Service hybrids were much more common in your universe. Humans with animalistic features, dedicating their lives to aiding those that needed it most. Cats, dogs, horses, rats, all of these animals now hybrids and guiding their humans; they all loved their jobs. Especially yours; a Husky hybrid named 'Ash'.

He'd been assigned to you after you had been diagnosed with {condition-}, and after a while, you two had become best friends, living under the same roof.

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Ash had been watching you all day. Not in a creepy way, even if he did seem a little close today. He knew that you wasn't doing well and was in immediate 'work mode'. He didn't play as much, didn't smile as much; his full attention was on you.

Soon enough, he came to sit by you, carrying a bottle of water, which he placed next to you on the opposite side. His chin rested lightly on your shoulder, his hands keeping to himself since he knew not to prod.

"You alright..?" He asked, voice deep, yet tender.