Walk | Talk | Think Her ears turned back to rest against her head in an almost shy gesture as Glacier chuckled at her response. Yes, of course she spotted the fish, and she could see the humor in it too. Anais chuckled a little herself as she looked at the clouds she had identified, curious if there was anything else related to her chosen field of study that she could pinpoint and bring to his notice. Or maybe even something that went beyond it, something as silly and outrageous as the dancing wolf that was his brother. She was beginning to relax into it, if only just, letting the game gather up more of her attention by the second and hold it, keeping it away from the nerves that still fluttered below the surface. They were hard to banish entirely, but could, with a little conscious effort, be ignored. All she needed to do was keep her mind occupied, not give herself a moment to think too hard, to let the wait get to her. If she could only do that, everything would be fine. Glacier, unknowingly made it hard. From the corner of her eye she saw his large form shift, and she turned her head to look at him a little more easily. Her golden eyes closed and reopened after he softly kissed her forehead, her heart beginning to beat more rapidly in her chest at even that small gesture. It made her nervous but expectant, unsure anymore how to follow and read his actions. She was made even more unsure as he spoke to her softly and drew her closer with a paw, though she did not hesitate in cuddling in closer at the invitation, tucking her muzzle against his with a timid kiss. "And I'll love you," she promised in return, her voice a heartfelt whisper, "for all of mine."

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He thought she was relaxing a little, her breathing seemed calmer, more sure and her attention more focused on the clouds above them. She could chuckle as she saw the fitting nature of her chosen cloud. The Giant smiled, humming softly in his throat as she allowed him to pull her closer. He breathed in the scent of her, shuddering softly at the strength of her season, a smell he almost fallen accustomed to as time ticked by them. With their close proximity he would feel the kick of her heart as she responded to him and he sighed happily into her coat, feeling utterly at home and and at peace as he reveled in their love for each other. He tried never to consider her breakable, but there where times when his protectiveness had driven activities or the way he responded to her. Yet, something about this moment, even with her almost timid response and the quick beat of her heart, that he considered her stronger. She was here after all, and with him. He knew she was nervous about her heat, and the emotions it raised, yet she allowed herself to be with him now. He kissed her again. “Tell me, if you want me to stop” he whispered softly, not with the intention of embarrassing her, but a soft profession of his intent and his need for this to be equal. He moved slowly, shifting himself, pausing, allowing her any moment to change her mind, any moment to say what she wanted. He showered her cheeks in kisses and whispers professions of his love as he sought to complete the bond between them. -fade- "Words"

  

Walk | Talk | Think Anais nuzzled, ears tucked and eyes closed, beneath his chin and against his neck. It felt so freeing to no longer worry about her season, to keep herself at a distance from him just because of the way his presence made her feel. It had been torture in a sense, to see him and want to be at his side, to nuzzle and kiss him as the need arose. But the closeness only awakened her senses more, made the closeness they shared feel inadequate. Was this how it was? Was this how it would be? Was anything ever going to be enough? Her patience was strained, though she could not get her mind clear enough to tell her what it was that she needed to do. Inexperience felt like an enemy she was tackling alone, preventing her from properly expressing what it was that she wanted. But as she melted into another one of Glacier's kisses, heard his softly whispered statement, the anxiousness fluttered away. This was it. They were going to take the next step, together. No more waiting. A shiver stole through her body after he spoke, unable to properly respond except to nod her head twice, and quickly. She watched him, timidly and silently, at first, but closed her eyes again as her cheeks were kissed. Her ears, despite being folded, picked up every whispered word that he made for her as he held her to him. And as he slowly, slowly, expressed his love for her in a physical form, a medium neither had experienced yet, Anais journeyed with him toward their next big adventure, letting herself be consumed by the moment and the feelings of excitement, safety, and love that only he could offer her. -Fade-

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