Drums... drums in the deep

The fire was just as evident in his eyes as hers when he turned back to her. Her own breath finally steadied with him as she watched the rise and fall of his blue flame licked back.

The hint of sadness in his tone that echoed her sentiments surprised her. She cast her gaze away from him, to the private rocks around them. Her mind started to come back to her. His admittance didn't surprise her though. She also didn't want their bond to change, they had worked hard to tear down the walls between them to build a trust... but perhaps they delved too deep, knocked down too many walls with her insatiable curiosity.

She looked at his offered paw, her mind now dancing over history and promises and... What if they're doomed by destiny?

"Of course, but... to what end?" She said, gathering her paws up from under her. Her sprain would make her mildly limp toward him. She placed her injured paw in his. "What is the outcome you wish?" Just placing her hand on his made her inhale to take in his warm and protective scent.

"Ignita"