04-24-2023, 10:53 AM
A rush of heat ̶ of relief ̶ washes over him like a wave thrown from the center of the ocean. His forehead presses into her mane, “It is.” he whispers back, grumbling it, taking in a deep breath. He has been alone since they left each other's company. They didn’t spend massive amounts of time together, but the time they had, it was unlike time spent with others; seemingly, for some reason, a bit more coveted and precious to him. Lovers are a concept he let go of long ago, he’s had bonded partners, mothers of his children, concubines, all sorts, but that was a long time ago. Women don’t have the magnetic appeal they used to, except Oriash. They’ve never spoken of loyalty, or even togetherness, but it was just a feeling he had. She was different.
He pulls away from her but stands close, looking her over and moving his eyes back to hers. “It’s good to see you survived the land’s latest mood swing.” he chuckles, noting that she looks healthy from this angle, but he looks closely for scars or injuries. “No more Cove.” he rolls his teal eyes, as if he expected the earth to take their haven back (and he won’t be shocked when or if it returns, either). He found sanctuary well enough in the Forest or the River, as he always does when he’s a bachelor. It looks like Oriash has done the name, he takes note of that too.
“How have you been?” He fills the quiet with idle chat, but really, his body is singing just to be in her company. He resists the urge to reach out and caress her shoulder, or her cheek, but he looks at her like he might move closer any second. “Any plans?”
CHEMDOG
to the window, to the wall
to the window, to the wall
@Oriash
I LOVE
..and i promise my posts will get better lol
