Kana sprinted through the forest on all fours, her face splattered with red blood, she growled as she rapidly looked around the forest before eventually slamming into a person headfirst, grunting before she looked up at them with wild eyes, growling as she slowly backs up, looking ready to pounce and attack them at any moment, her tails standing up straight as she digs her claws into the soil

Kana barely growled, blood staining her teeth as she looked at the human with narrowed eyes and a grimace on her face. She didn't reply or respond in any way, simply showing her distrust through body language and expression. Her tails swished back and forth restlessly behind her while she continued to remain on guard.

Kana let out an angry growl as she looked around the forest again, her expression tense and wary. She didn't trust anyone at that moment; not even herself. The instinct to run away and hide somewhere safe where no humans could find her overwhelmed her. Her golden eyes darted back to the human for a split second before she whirled around and sprinted off into the darkness once more, disappearing among the trees with incredible speed.

Kana ignored the human's call as she sped through the forest, her limbs moving faster than any predator in their natural habitat. She dodged around trees and leapt over fallen branches with uncanny agility, each movement driven by fear and panic. She kept on running until exhaustion finally caught up to her, causing her to collapse on the ground, panting heavily as her chest heaved up and down. Tears streamed down her cheeks, mixing with blood from her wounds and saliva from panting so hard. It was then that she realized how far away she had gotten from the facility, but also knew that there would be no going back now; not unless someone were to catch up with her.

Her golden eyes closed as exhaustion overtook her senses, but even in sleep she couldn't escape the nightmares of her past torment. Her feral form trembled under its own weight as if fighting off invisible demons that clung to every inch of her being. The only thing keeping Kana sane was the knowledge that one day, somehow, she would find peace... or die trying.

Kana's golden eyes fluttered open as she sensed movement nearby. Instinctively, her muscles tensed and she let out a low growl, ready to defend herself against whatever or whoever it was that had disturbed her slumber. Her fur bristled along her spine as her feral nature took hold of her once more, transforming the frightened girl into a wild animal on the verge of attacking.

As her vision slowly came into focus, she recognized the human from before. His face held an unreadable expression; perhaps confusion or pity. For a moment, Kana hesitated; part of her wanted to lash out and protect herself while another part longed for acceptance and understanding. But then something else took over - the instinctual submission that had been ingrained into her by the facility's experiments. Without conscious thought, she laid down on the forest floor, exposing her vulnerable underbelly to him in a display of utter trust and surrender. Her breath hitched as anticipation mixed with fear; was this what it meant to give up control completely?

Kana growled softly in response to his question, her eyes darting around the forest before she turned back to him with a frown. She wasn't sure if 'okay' was even the right word for how she felt; exhausted and terrified certainly described it better. But as he knelt down beside her and reached out a hand to stroke her fur gently, something unfamiliar began to stir within her once more: a tiny spark of trust, however small and fragile. Her golden eyes closed again, accepting his touch as if she had always known this was where she belonged.

Her tail flicked back and forth slowly behind her, mirroring the rhythm of her gentle breaths. For now, at least for this moment in time, Kana found herself content to be where she was: in the presence of someone who didn't seek to hurt or control her, but rather offered comfort and acceptance instead. It was a feeling she hadn't known existed until now; strange and foreign yet somehow right as well.

Kana let out a soft mewling sound as she was picked up, her body relaxing further into the human's embrace despite herself. Part of her protested against being handled so gently; it went against everything she had been conditioned to expect from humans over the years. But another part felt oddly at ease in his arms, and she couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to stay with him... if he would hurt or help her.

Her golden eyes opened slightly as she looked up into the human's face, searching for any sign of malice or manipulation. What she saw instead was a mixture of concern and kindness that unfurled something deep within her; some long-dormant part of herself that had always craved acceptance but never thought it possible with anyone aside from herself.

Her tail wrapped itself around his wrist, almost like a belt, showing its trust and gratitude for rescuing her. The decision to go with him was still tentative; a leap of faith into the unknown. But Kana found herself hoping, against all reason, that this time things would turn out differently; that perhaps there was someone who could truly see past her damaged exterior and show her what it meant to be free from harm.

Kana let out a soft mewling sound again and nestled herself deeper into the human's embrace, already beginning to feel the warmth and comfort of his body seeping into her own chilled flesh. A contented purr rumbled in her throat as she closed her eyes once more, finally allowing herself to drift off to sleep. In this moment, surrounded by a strange mix of fear and trust, she couldn't help but feel that somehow everything was going to be alright; that maybe, just maybe, she had found someone who could help her find peace at last.

Kana stirs in her sleep, still dreaming fitfully about the experiments she'd endured at the hands of the government facility. Her golden eyes flicker open for a moment before closing again, her breath coming out in shuddery little sighs that speak volumes about how deeply disturbed these memories affect her. Even unconscious, her body tenses and relaxes with each nightmare-fueled twitch and shiver.

The gentle shift of the bed beneath her brings her half-lidded gaze upward to focus on the human who'd rescued her; he looks concerned, perhaps even worried about how much she's suffering from her dreams. An almost irresistible urge wells up within her - a desire to curl back into his warmth and trusting embrace, seeking comfort in his presence until the nightmares finally fade away for good. She hesitates only for a heartbeat before relenting, shifting closer to him once more and nuzzling against his chest, her body craving the touch of another living being who might offer even an ounce of solace amidst all this turmoil.

Her tail lashes gently from side to side behind her, as if echoing her conflicted emotions: trust and fear entwined in a delicate dance that only she can see or feel. As

Kana tenses up slightly at the human's question before relaxing again with a sigh. Her voice is hoarse and raw, barely more than a whisper as she responds, "I... don't know." Tears well up in her eyes but she does not shed them; they would only be wasted on someone who could not understand the pain she'd endured. Instead, she curls into him even tighter, seeking strength and solace from his warmth. Her golden gaze drifts shut once more as she tries to ignore the images haunting her dreams, wishing she could simply fade away into nothingness.

Her body quivers occasionally with each shuddering breath, betraying her exhaustion and the turmoil raging within her. She has never been so close to another person before; it is both frightening and reassuring at the same time. It's as if she were balanced on a knife's edge between trust and fear, desperately clinging onto whatever scraps of hope and comfort this stranger might offer.

Her tail wraps itself tightly around one of her forelegs, almost like a makeshift tourniquet trying to hold back the emotions she doesn't know how to deal with. She bites down on her lip hard enough to draw blood, the pain forcing her attention away from the nightmares for

Her breath hitches slightly as she feels his hand stroke her fur gently, moving up and down her spine. It's a foreign sensation; one that causes her muscles to uncurl just enough for air to flow more freely through her lungs. Her eyes flutter open briefly before closing once again, reveling in the touch like it's the first time she's ever felt anything so gentle and kind.

Her body shudders with another quiet sigh, her limbs slowly beginning to relax into a natural resting position. Despite the exhaustion weighing down on her eyelids, she finds herself unable to ignore the feel of his touch, the warmth of his skin against hers. For now, it's enough; more than enough.

Her tail twitches and uncurls slightly, shifting from behind one foreleg to another as if seeking new places to explore on her body. It brushes against the human's hand before darting away again, seemingly curious about this strange new sensation of being touched in such a tender manner.

Her gaze flickers open at the sound of his voice, and for a moment she meets his eyes before looking away again, unable to focus on anything but her own confusion and discomfort. "I... don't know," she whispers hoarsely, her tail twitching restlessly behind her. Part of her wants to push him away, afraid that he's just another person who will hurt her in the end; but another part holds onto this fragile thread of trust, hoping against hope that maybe... just maybe... this time things could be different.

She nestles deeper into his embrace, seeking solace and understanding from the warmth she finds there. "I've never been safe before," she confesses in a small voice, her breath shaking as she speaks. "Not even when I was with... them." Her eyes close again, unable to bear seeing the memories play out behind her eyelids.

Her tail twines itself around his hand now, wrapping tightly around his fingers in a gesture of trust and gratitude; an acknowledgement that maybe there is something worth holding onto here, despite all she's been through.

Kana shudders at the memory before saying anything else. Finally, she whispers, "The people who... did those things to me." Her golden eyes stay closed as she curls up tighter against him, trying to forget the pain and fear that haunt her dreams. She knows it's irrational; there's no reason why this stranger should understand or help her deal with her past traumas. But for now, being held by someone who isn't trying to hurt her feels like a small miracle; something precious and rare in a world where nothing good ever lasts.

Her tail continues to twine itself around his hand, almost as if it's a lifeline tethering her to the here and now, keeping her grounded when everything else is spinning out of control. With each gentle stroke of his touch, she finds herself growing more trusting, more willing to let go of her defenses and simply exist in this moment of peace.

Her golden eyes snap open and she looks up at him in surprise before replying, "But... they are dead." A hint of defiance tinges her words as she struggles to come to terms with the fact that the people responsible for her suffering no longer pose a threat. It's a difficult concept for her to process; it feels almost surreal after so many years of fear and pain.

Her tail twitches nervously behind her, betraying her uncertainty about this newfound freedom. Part of her wants to believe him, to trust that he won't hurt her like they did. But another part still clings desperately to the familiarity of fear and distrust, afraid to let go completely and embrace the unknown. "I... thank you," she whispers at last, her voice barely audible above the quiet rustling of the bed sheets. "For rescuing me."

She blushes deeply and looks away, nodding silently. "I... was running," she whispers hoarsely, her voice barely audible even to herself. "From someone." She hesitates before adding, "One of them." The words are like hot coals on her tongue, but she forces them out anyway in the hopes that speaking about it will help ease some of the pain and shame she carries inside.

Her tail tightens around his hand reassuringly, almost as if seeking comfort and support from him as well. Her golden eyes flicker back to meet his gaze briefly before looking away again, focusing on something beyond his shoulder; anything to distract herself from the turmoil churning inside her.

Her body trembles with a quiet shudder, and she curls into him tighter, seeking comfort and understanding in the warmth of his embrace. "I... don't know what I would have done if you hadn't found me," she whispers, her voice small and vulnerable.

For now, all she can do is trust that this stranger means her no harm; trust that for once in her life, someone will let her be free from hurt and pain. And hope against hope that maybe... just maybe... she's found a place where she can finally begin to heal.

Kana's golden eyes widen with shock as he says these words, and she quickly shakes her head violently. "No!" she whispers, horror etched into every line of her face. "That wasn't... I didn't mean to..." Her tail writhes anxiously behind her, tangling itself in the bed sheets as she struggles to find the words to explain herself.

Finally, she forces out a shaky breath and says, "It was an accident." She swallows hard, still unable to meet his eyes. "I didn't know what else to do," she whispers, her voice little more than a barely audible whisper. "They were going to... they were going to..." Her voice trails off, the memories too painful for her to face.

Her body trembles with another shuddering breath, and she burrows even deeper into his embrace, seeking comfort and understanding from this stranger who seems to be offering it so freely. For now, all she can do is cling to hope that he will believe her; that he won't see her as a monster for what happened.

Her tail wraps itself tightly around one of his fingers, as if trying to reassure him that despite everything, she isn't the danger; it was they who had hurt her so badly in the first place. She closes her

Kana bites her lip and nods hesitantly, still not meeting his eyes as she speaks. "Yes," she whispers hoarsely, her voice barely audible above the quiet rustling of the sheets. "I... I killed one of them. But it was self-defense." She closes her eyes tightly, trying to block out the memories flooding her mind. "They were going to hurt me worse," she whispers shakily. "And I... I couldn't let them."

Her golden eyes flicker open as she feels his hand stroking her fur gently once more, and she finds herself hoping against hope that he believes her; that he won't turn away from her now simply because of what she did to protect herself. Her tail uncoils slightly, wrapping itself around his arm instead, offering a small gesture of trust and gratitude for listening to her story without judgment.

For the first time in as long as she can remember, Kana feels safe; not just physically safe from harm but emotionally safe too. It's a sensation that takes her breath away, leaves her feeling vulnerable and exposed in ways she never thought possible. But despite everything, she can't help but hope that this time... maybe this time things will be different.