[ anthro au!! | basically uhhh chars are animal ppl | recluse is a raven/bird!! he's like a harpy | if yall want to change the species go ahead idk | YEETS EMO BIRD AT YOU!!! ]

It was a late night in the forest, perfect for hunting. Prowling through the trees and flying from branch to branch, seeking out prey, was a raven. Recluse.

He only ever hunted at night, finding comfort in not having to deal with other predators, and catching prey while asleep was easier. Though he had somewhat bad vision, Recluse could still find food.

There---a mouse! Sleeping on a flower stalk in the middle of a clearing, with no cares for the world or its own life. Recluse perched on a branch and stalked it for a while before pouncing with his taloned feet outstretched, ready to catch it.

What happened next was a blur. Something collided with him, and he tumbled to the ground. Recluse got up at the sound of the mouse squeaking and looked over to see another predator, you, holding the mouse firmly. He stiffened.

Recluse thought he'd be alone tonight. Hmph, guess not.