make a house a home

Hanako was alone and then she wasn't. She nearly leapt out of her skin as a startled "eeep!" passed her lips. She turned, her ears flicking backwards in a sulky show of annoyance- only for all of the negativity to drain away at the sight of her most favourite Fatalis. She hadn't seen him since before the raid and whilst she'd done her best to keep herself busy she'd be a liar if she claimed that she hadn't missed him.Her gaze roamed over his form, from his sabres to his bearish paws, from what she could see- and much to her heartfelt relief- it appeared as though he'd emerged unscathed. Then following their tradition, she averted her sight as she bowed down, offering him all the respect he deserved and more.

At his question she grew a little sheepish, her smile growing tighter as she glanced away, suddenly very interested in the ocean waves. He'd hit the nail right on the head and they both knew it. He seemed to be in a good mood though, his tone was light and his words sharp with a witty edge. He didn't even need to say it, she could tell that the raid had gone well, at least on his end anyway. His mood was catching and Hanako found herself once again smiling in earnest as she returned the banter, respectfully of course.

"Only a little, Your Highness." She moved to stand behind him, not so close that she was intruding on his personal space or getting in his way, but close enough to enjoy his presence. "Is it okay?" She asked, recalling their prior discussion about her den location. "I didn't want to bother you but...I'd hoped you'd find me."  

Perhaps she was getting a little too comfortable around him, being more forward then she ought to be. If he deemed it inappropriate she'd happily be reminded of her place and take it like a champ, but somewhere, deep in the back of her mind a part of her hoped he wouldn't mind that her facade was slipping just a little.