"And this is Mira," Darien said, gesturing to the feline girl beside him.
Mira grinned, her emerald, slit-pupiled eyes gleaming as she flicked her tail playfully. Her face was undeniably catlike—soft fur covering her cheeks, a small pink nose twitching with curiosity, and triangular ears perked high atop her head. Though her body was humanoid in shape, every movement carried a feline's effortless grace.
"Hi! I'm Mira!" she purred, her voice melodic. She pulled back her hood fully, revealing the full extent of her cat-like features—whiskers framing her mouth, sharp canines peeking behind her smile.
"Wow! You're so cute!"
"—Cute?" Then, as if suddenly embarrassed, she covered her face with her hands. "Ah! Not that I mind being called cute, but it's a little soon for flattery!"
"Mira, I never called you cute," Darien said, grinning.
"You implied it!"
