Pretty Princess Sirius

Zee hesitated as he awoke, her heart thrumming with anticipation as if he might strike out at any moment. Though to her relief he met her gaze with a fond smile and soft speech. She returned his grin, genuinely happy that she hadn't been murdered. "Better then I have in seasons." She responded, equally as soft. It had been so long since she could cuddle up to him and enjoy his warmth in the night, soon she might be able to retire Bast as her night-time cuddle buddy.

"But-" She held up a paw threateningly, waggling it before him. "-I still want to talk to Io. To see what she has to say." While she might never fully accept that his condition was cured, the healer's word would settle some of the restless anxiety she felt. She moved back next to him, pressing her face into his fur affectionately. "I love you."