Can you feel the love tonight?

It had been a very long day. Iki had worked on tending a few injuries, but she'd been out scouting for herbs most of the day. When the woman deemed that it was time to go home... she was more than ready. Upon entering the den that she shared with her mate, the purple brute stood there as though waiting for her. The grin on his maw was infectious and Iki couldn't help but smile in return. Moving towards him, her neck extended so that she could place a soft kiss upon his chin, after which he kissed her lips. The smile grew. Deimos spoke. A surprise? Iki was intrigued. "I'm ready." She'd washed up before coming back to the den.

The pair walked towards the lake in comfortable silence. Once they arrived, Deimos laid out a large, plush fur and Iki wasted no time in putting it to good use. Marbled eyes watched as the big man laid out a spread of food and drink for them. Iki was... touched. She said nothing as Deimos moved about, placing things here and there, she simply watched the man that she loved so much. Only when he came to join her on the fur did she speak.

Ikigai leaned against her love, sliding her head carefully beneath his chin. "Thank you for this. I really needed this today." Not only had she been out working, but the thought of their lost children had been weighing on her mind. She knew that they could and would try again, but the loss was still a heavy thing.

"Deimos & Ikigai"