little shadow's bed and breakfast

Their quiet moment was much appreciated. With Oxide by her side, Eris didn't have to worry about the shadows that lurked at the edges of her vision. She would be safe for as long as he would stay by her side - which she hoped would at least last until his wounds were properly scabbed over. Even if he left, Eris knew that she had her family... but what did Oxide have? Once his wounds were healed and he went on his way, who would he return to?

"My paws are very heavy," Eris murmured, letting the pleasant warmth and buzz ascend from the tips of her toes and up through her spine. "'M sorry your chest still hurts..." She added drowsily, wriggling her paw underneath his larger one a bit playfully. "It'll get better. You just have to be consistent. And keep seeing me," the small wolf nodded decisively, as if she could convince him through words alone.

"Why did you save me the second time?" The question was sudden, but it occurred to her that he had gained nothing. In fact, he had paid a dear price. His answer seemed very, very important to the inebriated girl; in her current state, she was a bit more stoic than she typically was. Maybe she should do this more often to practice her Ademic attitude...