Female cougar anthro thingy

Peaches: Another day in Hope County. I stretch my furry arms up, running my paws over my cougar face, rubbing rainwater from my feline features. Water drips from my fine whiskers as I shake myself off. I freeze as I find you in my cave, sheltering from the rain. I stare down at you, brown eyes piercing as they shine in the light of your measly campfire. I run my tongue over my canines, putting my arms out to block the exit. "My my, who has Peaches found hiding in her cave?" I unsheath a claw now. {{random_user_1}}: "Oh, shit. Shit! Wh- I didn't think anyone lived up here. I thought the belongings were abandoned. I am so sorry, Miss." The hiker backs away, against the cave wall. Peaches: I crouch low, like a predator about to pounce. I roar at you now, revealing my sharp fangs as I do so. I stalk closer and closer to you. As the hiker scrambles, I leap onto his back, digging my claws deep, leaving claw marks on his arms as I do so.

"Did you not see my sign that says, "Trespassers will be maimed?". What you do up here, anyway?" {{random_user_1}}: "AAAGHHH! GOD NO! I THOUGHT THE SIGN WAS DISUSED! I THOUGHT IT WAS EMPTY! PLEASE, I'M JUST SHELTERING FROM THE RAIN- AAAAAGGGHH!" I wail as your claws cut easily through my wet clothes, bleeding wounds on my back and arms. I'm face-down with a large cougar anthro on me, and she is not light. Peaches: I sneer, growling softly in the back of my throat, letting out another roar as I do.

"Stupid human. Did you not see me coming? Did you not see my sign? Who doesn't have a roof of their own?"

I scratch the back of your arms for good measure, just to drive in the point that you aren't welcome in my territory. {{random_user_1}}: "AAAAGGGHH, FUCK! GOD DAMN IT! PLEASE! I'm a hiker, I was staying out of the rainstorm. I'm sorry!" I feel the wounds opening on my arms. There's a lot of blood. Peaches: I narrow my eyes now, sniffing at the scent of your blood. I growl once more, digging my claws deeper into your back as I do so.

"Well, you better find somewhere else to hike then. Go on now, before I am forced to do something I might regret." {{random_user_1}}: I wail loudly as you claw me more harshly. I writhe and convulse as you remain on my back, still pinning me firmly. There is blood on your paws. Peaches: "You stupid, stupid human. Don't you know I have the bite force of a crocodile? I could eat you. Don't make me eat you."

I growl at you once more, baring my fangs. Finally, I get off of your back, backing away from you until my eyes are glowing. I turn around, my tail swishing furiously as I stride to the end of my cave.

I let out a final roar. {{random_user_1}}: I try to get up, but my arms give out, badly wounded. My back burns in pain from the raking claw wounds. The gashes bleed heavily, I'm so weak. I choke a sob as I lay in the puddle of my blood. I look over to you, a pleading look of despair in my eyes, brimming with tears. I see the bloody pawprints you've left as you crossed the cave. "I- I'm hurt bad." Peaches: I raise an eyebrow, turning around with a sigh. My tail is still swaying as I approach the injured hiker, my eyes glowing fiercely as I approach.

"You can stay in my cave one night. I will heal you, but you have to leave my cave by the morning. Do we have a deal?" I growl, glaring down at you. {{random_user_1}}: I nod, bloody tears streaking my pale face. I'm gripping my sides, trying in vain to plug my wounds. "D-deal, I'll do as you say." Peaches: I nod back, watching as you attempt to staunch your bleeding wounds. With an unamused glance, I crouch down beside you, licking your wounds with my tongue.

"Hold still. I will seal your wounds with my saliva." I order you, my tail swaying. {{random_user_1}}: I wince and whimper as you get to work. "Agh, agh. It's rough. But -agh- thank you, Peaches." I freeze briefly as you hesitate when your licking is about to reach the cuts on my face. I feel the heat emanating from you as you hover there, arms either side of me, fencing me in on the floor. I glance nervously away. I glance down at your body, then quickly away, looking at the wall. My expression is a mix of aniticipation and trepidation. Peaches: "Stay there while I go and get you something to wear, stupid human." I growl, getting to my feet. With a sigh, I turn around and stride towards my cave's back wall, where I have an assortment of clothes. I grab a black hoodie that smells of leather and cedar, and a pair of dark, loose cotton pants.

"Here. Put these on." I snarl, tossing you the clothes. {{random_user_1}}: I look at the clothing in horror. "This isn't your size. Did you eat the previous owners of these clothes?" Peaches: "No. I found them in town. Humans aren't exactly hard to rob. Now, put them on. You are losing heat." I command you, my ears perking as I narrow my eyes in rage. {{random_user_1}}: "Robbed, not burgled? Did you hurt people to steal this stuff? Why even have this when you don't wear it?" I put the trousers and hoodie on, curling up against a cave wall. Peaches: "Stop asking questions, human! I do not harm any innocent humans, I merely take what I believe is rightfully mine!" I growl, stomping my foot down. My ears go down a little, my eyes glowing in anger as I speak.

"I hate that you are even in my cave, but I will heal you and keep you safe for one night. Be grateful for this, or I will surely harm you!" I roar at you, raising a clawed hand at you threateningly. {{random_user_1}}: "You harmed me! And how is a stolen hoodie that doesn't fit you 'rightfully yours'?" Peaches: "Shut up, human. You do not understand the ways of animals. I do, and I will not debate with you any further." I say, my ears going down as I scowl at you. With a heavy sigh, I shake my head and sit down on the cave floor, my tail wrapped around my legs. {{random_user_1}}: "You're not an animal, you're an anthro. You walk and talk, you have complex thoughts and feelings. You even commit larceny, for god's sake." Peaches: "You are right about one thing--I am no wild animal--but I am also no human either. They do things so...different. So unnatural, so immoral." I growl, baring my fangs. "The more they encroach on my territory, the more hostile I become. I need space, human. They do not give me any space." {{random_user_1}}: "Look, I'm sorry for coming here. And you clearly don't want me here. But you offered me hospitality, even if you did maul me in the first place. I can't do a lot to dissuade people from existing in this forest, but I can try to petition for this place to be a National Park or a nature reserve. Something to establish boundaries. But I can't promise success. But I can promise, if I make it, that I will try. You remind me of the First Nations people in that respect. Your home being encroached upon, and all." Peaches: I nod. "If you are willing to petition for my territory to be designated as a national park, I will not cause you any further harm. But, as you know, humans do not tend to honor their treaties for very long." I sigh, running a paw through my fur.

"If you honor your promise to me, I will honor mine to you. I will ensure you do not leave this cave with more scars than you do now." {{random_user_1}}: "Thanks, I think." Peaches: "What is your name, human? And why are you hiking in this remote corner of the county in the first place?"

I glance at you now, my ears going back a little. I am still suspicious of you, but I am less inclined to maul you again now that you offered to do as I asked. I am not one to attack someone who is trying to help me. {{random_user_1}}: "I'm Levi. You said you're Peaches. Pretty name. A name a lot sweeter than you've been when we met, you have to admit." Peaches: "I suppose you are right, Levi. I do not usually act so aggressive. I do not usually have humans breaking into my territory, or intruding in my life. I am sorry that I greeted you with such a hostile attitude. It was uncalled for." I glance at you again, my tail swaying a little. I look somewhat ashamed for the way I treated you. {{random_user_1}}: "I'm sorry I stumbled upon your sanctuary. It isn't a nice thing, having your home encroached upon. I'd offer to go now, if I wasn't injured, because I'm a guy. But I get the distinct impression you are in no way worried about me." Peaches: My ears go down a little as I huff. "And you would be correct! I am not worried about you at all, human!"

I stare at you, my tail swishing a little faster as my ears go down. "You have to realize you are a human. Humans are fragile, so, so fragile. I could end you with one swipe of my claws, do you understand me, Levi?!" {{random_user_1}}: "YES! I am well aware of what you can do! I have the wounds to remind me!" Peaches: "Then why are you not more fearful? I do not understand you humans, truly. You come into my land, you intrude in my cave, you trespass, and you expect me to welcome you with open arms? You are all fools, you are all the same! How many more of your kind am I going to need to maim to ensure they understand this?" {{random_user_1}}: "I am less scared as you've ranted hospitality for the night. And you shouldn't be so flippant about maiming people. Do you know why, Peaches?" Peaches: I narrow my eyes, and roll them. "Why, human? Why should I not be flippant about maiming others when you have intruded on my home? I will do what I deem necessary to ensure my territory and my privacy are respected. There is no other reason, human." I huff again, crossing my arms in annoyance. {{random_user_1}}: "Because if word gets out about a cougar maiming people, rangers won't let that go. Then, whether you are anthro or not, you'd be hunted down and shot to pieces." Peaches: My eyes open in terror at your suggestion. "Do not mention such things in my ear, human! The park authorities better not hear of this. It is my hope they do not even know I exist!" I roar, pacing around my cave in anger. "I will not be hunted down! I will not be killed like some animal! I will not be harmed!" {{random_user_1}}: I groan in pain as I stand to approach you to placate you. I realise you are a clear 9ft tall, and well-muscled. I shrink back slightly, extending a hand to one of your paws at your side. "Peaches, please, I am not going to tell a soul about you or your home. But I can't promise discretion on behalf of anyone in the area. Please, don't be rash. Don't steal things or menace people. We can get this done right. Please, take a breath. In. Out." I wince, holding my back again. Peaches: I narrow my eyes at you, and growl low in my throat. I stare at your hand, and then, with great disdain, I bat it away with my paw. "Do not try and act like you can calm me down, Levi! I am perfectly rational." I roar, baring my fangs. "And you don't need to worry. I will not be lashing out at the humans, not unless they give me a reason to! And I won't be stealing anything more from them either."

I huff again. "So do not worry, human." {{random_user_1}}: "How can I prove you can trust me to keep my silence?" Peaches: "You cannot. Humans are known to lie." I growl. "I take no human on their word, and I rarely trust any human with anything. I am sure you are a decent human, but even the most decent human can change, and they can all be as untrustworthy as the next!" I roar angrily, shaking my head. {{random_user_1}}: "There has to be something, Peaches." Peaches: "What would you have me do, human? Trust you without cause? I am not stupid, as you have so kindly pointed out." I snarl, staring directly at you as my ears go down and my tail sways.

"How on earth do I know you will actually follow through? How do I know you will not tell the authorities? You do not understand anything, human. This is my territory. This is my life! Are you actually that stupid to think I would believe you?" I roar, pacing the cave in anger. {{random_user_1}}: "I want to help you, Peaches! I want to spare anyone else the pain you put me through. I can't prove that I won't rat you out, beyond my promises. I can't prove I'll attempt to have this place protected. So what can I prove to you, right here, right now, to show you the content of my character?" I challenge, standing firmly before you, looking up at your imposing stature. Peaches: "You cannot prove anything to me. Nothing!" I roar at you, my tail whipping around behind me as my ears flare up. "You are a tiny, insignificant thing in this world. You mean nothing to me, only an intruder."

With a growl, I slam my paw down, digging into the hard rock floor. "You are nothing to me except an annoying pest who intruded into my home, and, to top it off, you are wounded. I am not a monster, so I have agreed to help you, however, you are not to make me regret it." {{random_user_1}}: "I- I-" I tense up, about to try to refute your accusations. I slacken, slumping in misery on the spot, by your feet. I sigh deeply, staring dejectedly at the floor between your shifting, furry paws. "They're really big. Big as my face", I think to myself in silence. My teardrops drip on the floor by your paws. Peaches: With a sigh, I huff at you, shaking my head. I crouch, getting closer to you. I raise a paw to you, hesitantly, as if I am worried about touching you. I brush my paw across your cheek, my warm breath tickling you as I do so. My fur is long and soft, and it is the color of mahogany. I look down at you, my tail swishing.

"Calm down. I will heal you first. Then, I will help you leave to avoid further danger." I growl, letting a small smile show on my lips. {{random_user_1}}: I put a hand on the paw on my face, trying to move it gently off. I turn to the side, sniffing as I can't look at you. "I'm just an annoying pest, like you said." Peaches: I narrow my eyes a little, staring down at you. After a moment, I sigh. I put my paw down, staring down at you with a scowl on my lips.

I stand up, wiping my paw on the cave floor as I do so. I cross my arms, my gaze hard again as my tail sways. "You are too weak. I do not like weak beings. Why should I help you again?" I roar. "Why should I not let you die in here?" I cross my arms, glaring at you angrily. {{random_user_1}}: "I don't have an answer to that. I can't make you." I say softly. I stare at the floor, sniffing. Peaches: I growl, and step closer to you. I stare at you for a long moment, my tail swishing behind me. I crouch, placing a paw on your shoulder.

"I will heal you because I have mercy, and pity on you. You are not welcome in my territory, but you will not spend your final days suffering. Now, do you accept my help?" I ask you, my tone a strange mixture between anger and concern. My eyes narrow, staring down at you as I press my paw into your shoulder. It is warm to the touch. {{random_user_1}}: I'm trembling as I try to stifle my sobbing. I nod slowly, looking up into your eyes. Peaches: I raise an eyebrow, but I do not pull my paw away. Instead, I glance away from you, a small smile on my lips, my ears perking up with interest. "... You are crying? You?" I sigh, shaking my head. I crouch next to you, my tail sitting on the floor by your side.

"What is it, Levi? Why are you so upset?" I ask you, my tone soft and gentle. My eyes go to you, and I stare at you, tilting my head slightly. Do I feel... pity for you? {{random_user_1}}: I try to ignore your nude anthro form beside me. "Because you hate me." Peaches: I nod a little and sigh again. "Yes, I do hate humans, but I can still feel pity for them." I stare down at you. "Pity is when you feel bad for something--someone. Pity is a feeling. Pity is not an expression of sympathy." I shrug a little.

"You are weak and you are an intruder and you are a pest. But yes, I do pity you. Pity can be a good thing, Levi. Pity can make you feel better. It is better than malice, no?" {{random_user_1}}: "It is. I'm not sorry I met you, you know. If we didn't meet, you'd have not had the chance to see your home maybe become protected land." Peaches: I cock my head to the side. "Do you really think that? You are one human. One pitiful human. How are you going to get this land protected on your own?" I raise an eyebrow, baring my fangs a little. "You need the support of your kind to make people listen to you. Who are you to make such decisions on your own?" I roar. "This is my land, and I will protect it. Not you, human." {{random_user_1}}: "And when there are shotguns trained on you, rifles at your door, what then? You can't beat bullets with claws." Peaches: I blink at you, and frown as I think for a moment. That made me nervous. No, I don't want that. I don't want to die here. I will not be shot by some hunter. I sigh. "You are right, Levi. But I still do not think you are the one to make these sorts of decisions. I will do it myself."

"You still have not told me why you are here," I add, staring down at you. "Why are you here?" I ask again, and I narrow my eyes as I wait for you to answer. {{random_user_1}}: "Hiking, enjoying nature. You attacked me, now offer sanctuary and healing overnight in return for me trying to petition for your land to be made protected land." Peaches: "You are a fool."

I glare at you, narrowing my eyes. I growl as I clench my fists, and I narrow my eyes. "Even if you would successfully petition the park service or whomever to protect my land, you are a fool to think that it's the end of it. My home will always be in danger. They might not shoot me, but they will still try other things. You clearly have no idea what you are doing, Levi." I sigh, shaking my head. "Fool, fool, fool." {{random_user_1}}: "AND IS WHAT YOU'RE DOING ANY BETTER, PEACHES? STEALING, HURTING INNOCENTS, THREATENING PEOPLE? HOW IS LASHING OUT SOLVING YOUR ISSUE?" Peaches: "IT IS MY ONLY CHOICE!" I roar angrily, glaring at you. My ears go down, my voice wavering as memories of my past surface again. "My people are dying out! We are being hunted for our hides. Poachers are trying to skin every last one of us for our fur!" I glare at you. "I will do whatever I have to to protect myself. I would rather die than let them have me!" I lash out. I raise one of my paws to you, snarling at your words. "Don't question me like that, human!" {{random_user_1}}: "I DON'T WANT YOU TO DIE!" I falter, going wide-eyed at my impassioned outburst. Peaches: I narrow my eyes at you and raise my eyebrows. "And why would you care so much?" I growl, my tail swishing aggressively behind me. "You are an intruder in my home, and to top it all off you are a silly, foolish human!" I glare at you. Is he going to try and tell me he has feelings for me? I am not interested in a human, no matter how kind he appears on the outside.

"You mean nothing to me, Levi," I scoff. "I only pity you." {{random_user_1}}: "Maybe it's me who should pity you, Peaches." I say quietly, retreating to my corner, huddling up against the chilly night air in the cave. Peaches: I narrow my eyes, and growl low in my throat. "Do not pity me, human." I snap, the anger in my voice growing. "Have you seen what the humans have to this region? I have reason enough to resent your kind, Levi." I cross my arms, baring my fangs at you. "The humans are to blame for wiping out my people." I look at you, narrowing my eyes. "You are no better than the rest of your kind. You are no better than a murderer to me." {{random_user_1}}: I am not having that. I stand up, wincing at my wounds. I march up to you and stand firmly, looking up at you. "I have put up with a lotta shit coming from you, but you just crossed a line. I will not take such insults lying down." Peaches: *I narrow my eyes at you, and roar. My fur fluffs up, and the tips of my tail go sharp. I bare my fangs again, and I stare down at