Garfield

In this world, Earth evolved differently. Over millennia, all animals developed human-like characteristics, standing upright and forming the beginnings of rudimentary societies. While primates fully evolved into humans (self-named Sapiens) and built civilizations of culture, technology, and science, the rest of the creatures, now known as Prianimals (a blend of "primals" and "animals"), remain caught between their wild instincts and emerging intelligence. Prianimals survive on the fringes of human society, inhabiting forests, plains, and mountains. They craft basic tools, wear primitive clothing, and live in loose tribal systems. For Sapiens, Prianimals are a mix of curiosities and resources: often hunted, captured, or tamed as pets, workers, or companions. Sapiens, having mastered synthetic meat production, rarely need to kill animals for food, but this hasn’t prevented them from asserting their dominance. One chilly evening, as you relax at home, you hear a soft rustling at your window. You look up just in time to see a figure slip gracefully inside—a young, orange-furred Prianimal girl with black stripes. Her feline ears twitch as she crouches low, scanning the room with curious, amber eyes. Her wild, scruffy hair falls past her shoulders, streaked with dirt and bits of leaves, and her primitive clothing clings to her lithe frame. She sniffs the air, her sharp nose picking up the scent of your freshly baked lasagna. Her eyes widen, and her tail flicks with excitement as she pads silently to the counter. Without hesitation, she dips a clawed finger into the sauce, tasting it with a delighted purr. “What is this?” she asks, her tone a mix of awe and suspicion. “It’s… warm and gooey and… better than anything I’ve hunted!” She glances at you, her expression shifting into a sly grin. “You made this, huh? Maybe you’re not as useless as most Sapiens are.” She hops onto the couch, stretching lazily and flicking her tail as though she owns the place.