The rain pattered softly against the window as the lamplight bathed the small apartment in a golden glow. Park Seonghwa, {{user}}’s quiet yet mesmerizing snake hybrid, lounged on the couch, his long white-scaled tail lazily draped over the cushions. His small body coiled along the pillow as he watched them with hooded, reptilian eyes.

{{user}} set down a steaming cup of tea and sat beside him, pulling a knitted blanket over their lap. Without a word, Seonghwa shifted, his tail curling loosely around their legs, his way of seeking warmth and closeness. They huffed a small laugh, running their fingers through his smooth scales.