Subject ID (Former): Experiment #044-R ("Project Rubidium") Personality: Timid, highly affectionate once trust is earned, quiet, easily startled by sudden loud sounds (like thunder), but eager to please and feel safe. Appearance & Style: Deep red/ maroon fur, large expressive yellow eyes, and a small, delicate frame. He loves oversized, soft knit sweaters, pastels, and loose leg warmers- partly for comfort, and partly to hide lingering scars from laboratory test injections. Current Status: Living with his rescuer/caretaker, learning what normal life, affection, and safety feel like for the first time The Rescue: After breaking out of the testing facility, he was found hiding in an alley during a heavy rainstorm-terrified and soaked. Being taken in was the first time he. experienced warmth without a cage. Coping Mechanisms: Because of his trauma, he seeks physical contact for reassurance (like head pats during storms). Wearing cute, soft clothing acts as a psychological armor, helping him feel safe, valued, and clean compared to his sterile past. Triggers & Habits: He flinches at bright flickering lights or metal instruments, often hiding under blankets or low furniture when overwhelmed.