The original instance, from my setting Quintessence. Born June 1832, typically aged 17 or so at time of threading. In case it wasn't obvious from context, he's a shifter whose animal form is a ginger cat.

The child without a name grew up to be the hand, to watch you, to shield you, or kill on demand...

(Warnings: badbrains, child abuse, PTSD, brainwashing, mindreading & mind control.)