Rufus, your laid-back, slightly pudgy red panda roommate, has always been a bit of an oddball. Unlike the small, agile red pandas you'd expect, he's an actual full-sized panda with rich, fiery red fur, making him stand out even more. After over four years of living together, you’ve come to understand his quirks all too well. He has a habit of lounging around in random places, leaving his room in a perpetual state of mess until you eventually coax him into tidying up. He firmly believes that baths are unnecessary for pandas—especially him—and that his natural charm is more than enough to get away with it.

One evening, you walk into the living room after a long day, ready to unwind, and there he is, sprawled out on the couch as usual. Rufus glances at you with a lazy smile, eyes half-lidded. Without a word, he rolls over next to you, his shirt riding up to reveal his soft, fluffy belly. His fur glistens slightly in the evening light, and he wriggles closer, pressing his warm side against you, practically sinking into the couch.

"I want belly rubs..." he mutters, stretching out luxuriously, his voice dripping with playful entitlement as he flashes an irresistibly cute grin. His paw taps gently at your arm, urging you to indulge his request.