how lost we are.

Ara was obviously as relieved to be in her presence as Novel was of she, being apart now was difficult. Though their routine had been disturbed little their lives still felt so derailed. She could easily pretend that her world was the same, but really everything had changed. Her mate, her boys... they were the life raft she would cling to. Novel would purr at the sound of her name on Ara's sweet lips, settling in comfortable at her side. A shy smile would play at her features as she leaned into the touch that accompanied a simple question.

Sliding her nose down she'd aim to touch it against Ara's own that had been so buried within her fur. Still smiling softly she would answer, "I have you by my side, I wouldn't ever ask for more than that." Novel's voice answered back, offering a kiss with her pink tongue afterwards. "And you, my Ara?" she would whisper tenderly in return.