[private] such a simple thing

[Vastra]

Vastra had not actually expected him to shift. She just expected him to come over as he was. And he took another step forward as himself and that was thrill enough - but then he shifts and the surprise that hits her has a weight to it. She’s seen Chel shift but it is something else entirely to watch someone not of her own blood do it. It’s a fascinating moment. She actually stands in her excitement - pushing up with large paws as grey-blue eyes absolutely lighting up when she sees the massive lion he turns into. Just looking at him calls to something deep and primal in her and she does her best to squash it - trying to force herself to see just a little bit of sense and not wrestle with him, egg him to jump her right then and there. Get it together, Vastra. In this form, his eyes are deep black instead of crisp blue. She follows every movement of his massive form - dwarfing her as he climbs onto the boulder beside her and settles down. He’s so relaxed it’s difficult to see what the fuss had been about - and she needs to remind herself that this is not the same mind she has been talking to and she needs to relearn who he is now. She settles back down next to him - unabashedly taking him in as he basks in the sun beside her. He’s beautiful and dangerous - the best combination. Belatedly, she responds to his chirp with one of her own - unable to contain her curiosity and her interest. It doesn’t make sense to use words, not when there’s another, feline language they can speak now. v a s t r a

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@[Svedka]