Quiet Reflection

He reacted as she knew he would, and held on as he snared and puffed up. All the while, she grinned. Even if he had thrown her, he wouldn't hurt her as soon as he realized who it was. It had been really easy to sneak up on him, too. Bast was distracted by Enki and, though Marshal had seen her, he didn't react or notify Sirius. The beasts knew her more than well by now.

With Sirius sinking down, she lounged more easily upon his broad back. His answer to her question brought a nod. He was feeling the stress as well. Leading, being responsible for the lives of others and everything that this entailed weighed heavily. She knew this from speaking with her mother. The scarred woman had always ruled. This was the first time that she had accepted having another higher than her in rank.

Io nuzzled into the top of the dire's head before sliding to the ground to lay next to him in the grass. "I've missed you as well. We're doing what needs to be done, though. Once we prepare everyone and get them where we need to be, we might be able to take a step back to breathe now and again." Iolaire flashed a grin. "Truth be told, I'm currently hiding from all responsibility. Even I need breaks." Reaching up, she placed a kiss upon one dark cheek. "I'm glad to spend my time with you, However. I... have something that might make us both feel a little calmer if you're interested." Again, that mischievous smile tugged at the corners of her maw.