Would you take in a stray?

Erys had a lot of past traumas that he would do better off if he forgot about. His life now was all that mattered. He had his freedom to serve Chimera as he saw fit. He was free to stay or go and do as he pleased, and he desired to please the King. Living in Fenmyre was different from any other point in his life, and he was determined to grasp every opportunity that was presented to him. Right now it was easy to slough off any thought from his mind that wasn’t Azzurra.

He made her blush when he tried to convince her how special she was. She replied to him softly, deflecting his truth to her. Erys shook his head slightly. "I wouldn’t lie to you.” He insisted, but she didn’t have to believe those words either. He was given her soft blue eyes in return, bashful and shy as she looked like she wanted so badly to believe him. She thanked him and stood. For a moment she thought she was going to go back to resting, but she closed the distance between them.

Erys quieted as she pressed herself into his chest and lowered her features into his soft fur. Erys didn’t hesitate to wrap an arm around her shoulders to hold her tight. "I’m glad to be here for you,” He whispered in return as she confessed her need for him, and where he had stepped up to be. "Whenever you need me.” Erys promised as he nuzzled behind her ear and squeezed her lithe form. "Do you want me to stay with you tonight?” The question came as he found her soft fur irresistible and he began to trail kisses behind her ear and slowly down her neck.

"Erystotle Atlas"