There Is Only Reflection

He made his commitment to Aureus but he hadn’t made that leap to say the same for Aerie. Still, her was often found near the border, ready to greet his boyfriend when he went on all of his patrols. He was thinking more and more about just joining, but he craved the solitude of a loner. Aureus was the only one he wanted, but even still he could see the way that the man wished him to be closer. Where he could be protected.

He sighed softly as he paced the border, his heart stopping and his features going pale as he smelled both his love and his blood. Eliphas wasn’t sure he’d eer moved so fast but when he saw that handsome sandy fur it felt like an instant as the distance closed. ”Aureus.” His voice was full of dread and concern as he whined softly and nosed his cheek before searching for the offending wound. ”What’s happened?” He offered another worried nuzzle to his ear before pulling away, ready to inspect his wounds and do what he could to make him feel better.