in between the light and the dark

He wasn’t used to being the third wheel, and it was kind of annoying. Though he had to admit Eris was doing her best not to forget him, and the way her body pressed against him and her toes tapped in Ademic gave him the patience to allow Riva her proximity. She glanced at him for only a moment, her eyes like a doe. Did she expect him to snap at her? He had debated for a long moment about lashing out, but he doubted the trick to get Riva to jump would be well received from either she wolf. If he made either of them too upset at him he’d lose his healthcare providers. He certainly hadn’t paid enough attention to recreate whatever they were doing let alone forage for said items.

Riva’s gaze darted quickly from Oxide’s deep ruby gaze as she got to work. She didn’t intentionally cause him more discomfort as she worked, and he may have been a bit biased but Eris’ touch had been much more pleasant. Eris mentioned their wolverine friend and pressed her cheek against him affectionately. He didn’t want to seem too desperate for her touch with Riva standing over him, but he couldn’t help but return the fiery little girl’s affection.

He huffed and laid back as he was fully removed from the conversation. Maybe Riva had some better painkillers, though he knew Eris still had a bit of cannabis hidden away in their temporary home. Their home. The concept was wildly foreign to him, but he could almost get used to the sound of it.