More than anything, he wanted the warmth of home. It pulled him to the back door where he would stare in expectantly, but no offer can be taken. Offers are poisoned with ulterior motives. More than anything, he wanted someone to chase his shadows away, but no one can save him from his own darkness. Too many years that his shadows whispered secrets of survival and now they have bonded to him. One misstep, too much wrath, and the shadows whisper "run!" Just another skittish stray, forget him, a feral cat will never be loyal enough.
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Cat of Many Faces
Aww... so sad!