How does a gay, immigrant otter navigate his way through life in modern day Germany? Love and four strings can help when times get rough.

Today’s story is the first of three parts of “Tempus Imperfectum” by Al Song, who is a musician, furry writer, and polyglot. The red kangaroo also assists as an editor at Thurston Howl Publications. He has been published in multiple anthologies, including Fang 8 and Roar 9. “Tempus Imperfectum” was originally published in Tales from the Guild – World Tour by FurPlanet, and you can find more of his stories on FurAffinity and SoFurry.

Read for you by Khaki, your faithful fireside companion.