On pins and needles

Walk | Talk | Think

He answered by brushing alongside her, weaving his fur with her own. Mercianne closed her eyes enjoyably as he did so, leaning into his touch and nuzzling into him as he coiled around. He didn't have anywhere to be. That was wonderful news. Her tail wagged again upon hearing so, unable to withhold any of the emotions she was currently feeling. It was all so strange really. So private and so timid, and yet here with Awaken she felt so open and willingly exposed, timid and yet able to overcome it so quickly and with so little effort. He brought out a different side in her that she hadn't even quite known existed, and she was very glad he did. She liked this side very much.

With a graceful move, the large wolf set himself upon the ground, inviting her to the crook that his body created as it curled in place. Without a second thought, Mercianne settled there, tightening her body into its customary ball that she tended to adopt when sleeping. Not surprisingly, she thought herself a good fit there beside Awaken, and with a pleased smile she snuggled in more closely to him. It didn't even occur to her that they were still out in the open, not even protected from the elements than any wandering passersby. But it hardly would have mattered. She was happy; that was more important.

Nestling her cheek into his thick fur, Merci relaxed and rested, enjoying the small bit of private time while it lasted.

-Exit Mercianne through sleep or something and end thread-