Why does it hurt so much

“Show yourself!”

Pale eyes flashed open as the brute was ripped from his slumber. Lips curled upward to expose teeth as he hunched into a sloppy yet ravenous fighting stance. Ready to defend their home at whatever cost. Incubus rapidly looked around for any sort of sign of an intruder but there were none to be found. He'd positioned himself in front of the petrified Riva to be a blockade against any sort of harm that may be coming her way. But, after a few moments of silence and no scents to be smelled Incubus was coming to the realization that there may not actually be anyone there. Lips lowered to hide his teeth and he moved to look towards Riva, remaining on guard. "What did you see?" Yet, as his pink and blue eyes took her in fully Incubus could now see how frightened she was. The tiny healer sat there rocking back and forth. Incubus immediately moved to close the distance between them, aiming to press his chest against her side and wrap his front legs around her in a comforting hug. Inc watched for any sign of resistance or increased panic he may induce, "You are safe, Riva. No one is there." His voice was husky from sleep but care still seeped through the words.