by wolfhaunt » Sun May 15, 2022 6:48 pm
Username: wolfhaunt
Name: WH On A Dark And Starless Night // Penumbra/Umbra
Name Meaning: "Penumbra" is a term that refers to the shadow cast by the moon or Earth during a partial eclipse. It can also refer to the darker area of a sunspot, as well as the outer area of a shadow cast by an opaque object.
Gender: DFAB
Prompt: True to her shadow-like appearance, Umbra tends to be found within 15 feet of her people at all times. Despite this, the dark-furred pup is usually tucked away in a comfortingly secure spot (i.e. under a table), so she doesn't make a habit of getting under anyone's feet... she just likes to make sure she can supervise her people as much as possible. She's an extremely quiet creature, and her current owners have yet to even hear her bark - in fact, they aren't even sure if she can. She just follows and observes quietly from a corner; she eats quietly, drinks quietly, and plays quietly. It's not that she's anxious or depressed, she genuinely just doesn't feel like barking; additionally, she's not a fan of loud or sudden noises. Unfortunately, Umbra had two previous homes before her current one. She was rehomed the first time due to her lack of a bark, which was needed by the shepherd who owned her. The second time was when she was tossed to a busy family household that was constantly noisy and unruly. After they noticed that Umbra was spending most of her time hiding, the adults of the household put her up for adoption. Neither of her previous homes had treated her unkindly, they just hadn't been able to make a proper home for her. Nonetheless, Penumbra has watched her new people for a year now - waiting for them to send her off to the next home. She can't quite believe that they intend on keeping her forever, but they still tell her as much as possible... and maybe... it wouldn't hurt to sleep on the couch in the living room rather than next to their bed... the couch is more comfy, after all. And if this wonderful home is hers forever, maybe she doesn't have to watch them all of the time.