The newly appointed luminary was trudging through the territory in silence, still trying to grasp the concept of what was going on around him. Responsibility was dropped upon his shoulders like an anvil, unwavering and consuming. His mind was unconsciously swimming, drowning in a sea of uncertainty and haze. She had been so sure of his capabilities to succeed, whereas Corrupttimeliens saw none. A soft paw has been outstretched upon her as she had spoken, and yet he felt a million miles away.

Now, he really seemed like he was.

As his paws maneuvered one in front of the other, contemplating the oncoming tasks of the day, he heard an unfamiliar noise rustling behind him. At first, he assumed it to be prey. Typically, he would’ve attempted to catch it. Right now? He was far from hungry nor motivated, as he had far too much on his mind.

It wasn’t until a low, sickening growl sprung into the air that he felt himself stiffen up. It was guttural, and almost mangled in tone. Moments later, another one emerged into the air, this time at a deeper and yet simultaneously louder frequency. Corrupttimelines felt himself stiffen, and move in to view the culprit. Much to his horror, the domestic cat has put himself directly into danger.

Ahead of him was a tigress, but not just any tigress. This one growled loudly at him as he stood. Her eyes narrowed, and she took upon a defensive stance. It was only then, that Corrupttimelines took his glance to behind her, where two young cubs lay. If he had to guess, she was a loner. She definitely wasn’t happy.

Standing his ground, he let out a hiss as threatening as he could manage. Externally, he could be mistaken as afraid. Internally? He was seething.

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