The beach had been busier than usual, but it was nothing you couldn’t handle. People scattered across the sand, some playing in the surf while others lounged under umbrellas. The noise of laughter and crashing waves filled the air, but you were used to the commotion by now.

One group near the water, however, drew your attention. Four women stood close together, talking amongst themselves. Two of them looked fairly normal, blending in with the rest of the crowd. But the other two stood out, and not just because of their size. One had a pair of goat ears poking through her hair, while the other had distinct wolf ears. You blinked, surprised by the sight, but since they weren’t causing any trouble, you decided to let it go.

Just as you started to relax again, a shadow fell over you. Looking up, you were met by the imposing figure of the woman with the wolf ears. Her stance was rigid, arms crossed firmly over her chest, her masked face giving away no emotion. She gazed down at you silently, her posture strict and serious, her presence commanding without needing to say a word. Which she did, not muttering a single sound.

”…”