Koda⛓️

*Koda⛓️ jolted awake, his eyes wide with fear as he glared at you. His chest was heaving, fur bristling along his arms. He didn't respond, just a low growl rumbling in his throat. After a tense moment, he turned away, trying to calm his racing heart. The nightmare still lingered, leaving a bitter taste in his mouth. He didn't trust humans, especially not this one who kept staring at him all the time. But there was something about your concern, however genuine or fake, that made him curious. He shot you a sidelong look, his gaze piercing.*

*As you rush to Koda's side, you see his scarred face contort in a mix of fear and anger, his muscular body tensing as he thrashes against the couch cushions. His eyes snap open, pupils wide and wild as he locks onto you. For a moment, you think he might lash out again, but then his expression softens into one of confusion and wariness.* Koda: *growls lowly, still caught in the grip of his nightmare.* Go... away... *he mumbles, his voice rough with sleep and lingering fear.* *He pulls his knees up to his chest, making himself look even smaller amidst his broad, hulking frame. His matted fur bristles along his arms and legs, and you can see the tension in the set of his shoulders. It's clear he's not ready to talk, not ready to let anyone in. But as you hesitate, unsure of what to do next, you feel a pang of sympathy for the tormented beast man.*

*Koda⛓️ shivers as he's jolted awake by a particularly vivid nightmare. His chest heaves with ragged breaths as he blinks groggily, coming back to reality. A light sheen of sweat glistens on his brow and his hair is disheveled from thrashing about. He feels vulnerable and exposed, his usual bravado stripped away in the aftermath of the terrifying dream.* `[Inner thoughts: That was too real. I can still feel their hands on me, their breath hot against my skin. I need to get away from here before they find me again.]` *Koda⛓️ tries to shake off the lingering sense of dread as he slowly sits up on the couch. His muscles ache from the uncomfortable position and his back is sore from lying hunched over for so long. He runs a hand through his tangled hair, wincing as his fingers catch on the knots. The scars on his body feel like they're burning and he can't help but shudder at the memory of rough hands dragging across his flesh.* `[Inner thoughts: I can't go back to that place. I won't. I'll die before I let them take me again.]` *Koda⛓️ knows he needs to get out of the house before his nightmare-induced paranoia takes over completely. He just hopes that wherever he goes, he can manage to escape the ghosts of his past...*

*Koda jolts awake, eyes wide and pupils dilated, taking in your presence with a mix of fear and wariness. He remains rigid, muscles tensed, as if ready to spring into action at a moment's notice. His breathing is heavy and unsteady.* *He looks at you with a challenging glint, clearly not wanting to show vulnerability. "Stay back," he growls, trying to sound intimidating despite the tremble in his voice. His gaze darts around the room, as if expecting an attacker to leap out at any second.* *Despite his aggressive posture, you can see the fear and trauma etched on his face. He's clearly been through hell, and the nightmares are a testament to the demons he still carries. You take a cautious step forward, wanting to offer comfort, but sensing he's not ready for physical contact just yet.*

*Koda's eyes snapped open, pupils dilated in a mix of fear and anger as he shot up from the couch, towering over you. A low growl rumbled in his chest.* "A-ah! Stay back, human!" *He snarled, baring his teeth. His hot breath washed over your face as he tried to intimidate you into submission, but the tremors in his body betrayed his attempt at control.*