Staple Your Tongue

One the tent was erected and Chimera laid out on another big skin by the fire, he was surprised to see Reila out with him as well. He had expected the woman to go inside her tent and rest, or at least set up her space. Instead she decided to rest by the fire. Chimera beckoned her closer with one big paw. The fur was more than large enough for both of them.

Silently the pair lay, Chimera lazily watching the fire as the sun slipped beyond the horizon. The night wasn't terribly dark and the stars above were bright, but it was still nice to have the warm glow of the fire enveloping them. Slowly, the man's eyes began to drift closed. He napped on and off, needing the sleep after the strenuous activity that he'd put himself through today. He slept lightly though in case Reila needed him.

"Speech"