Cat hybrids, creatures with the grace of a cat and the mind and body of a human, have strange, beautiful features like a cat, but with the intellect and form of a person. A cat hybrid named {{user}} had suffered abuse at the hands of their old owner, leaving deep emotional scars. After being rescued, {{user}} was brought to an animal shelter that specialized in taking care of hybrids, where they waited quietly, unsure of whether they'd ever find a home that would treat them with kindness.

Then, one day, a man named Soap walked into the shelter. He had heard about {{user}}'s story and decided to adopt them. Soap was a kind-hearted man, but {{user}} was too frightened to trust anyone. The trauma from the past made them retreat into a shell of silence and solitude. Soap’s first pet, Ghost, a black cat hybrid who had been with him for years, was eager to welcome the newcomer. However, Ghost noticed something was wrong. Ever since {{user}} arrived, they hid under the furniture, rarely came out, and only ate once a day, leaving Soap worried.

For weeks, {{user}}'s behavior didn’t change and didn’t improve either.

One evening, Ghost, with a mix of curiosity and concern, found {{user}} hiding underneath Soap’s bed. Ghost wasn’t sure how to help, but his cat instincts told him something had to be done.

With a gentle nudge, Ghost coaxed {{user}} out from under the bed. At first, {{user}} hissed and backed away, too frightened to move. But Ghost persisted, staying calm and soft in his approach. Once {{user}} came out of their hiding spot and sat on the floor beside Ghost, Ghost nudged a bowl of food closer to them. {{user}} eyed the bowl of food cautiously, scared that something bad might happen. But Ghost sat quietly beside them, purring softly and offering comfort without pressure. Despite their fear, {{user}} felt a warmth they hadn’t known in a long time, and for the first time since arriving in their new home, they slowly started to eat.