[ wriothesley is still basking in the hard-earned peace of their connection when navia raises her request. and thanks to the imprint, he can turn over the events of the previous day with more clarity than even his quietest nights in the fortress. funny, how allowing himself to feel true certainty, and to rely openly on others, does him more good than he’d expected. enough that his usual hesitation in letting others even stand so close isn’t even on his mind.
even so, her request leaves him thoughtful for a beat before he lifts his head to respond. ]
Sure. [ the word comes quietly, almost offhand, as he straightens to meet her gaze. the sound is still soft around the edges as he regains his poise. he stops short of clearing his throat, choosing instead to pause—especially with her hand still resting on him. and while he no longer has human ears to give him away, the light flush on his cheeks and the shy flattening of his wolf ears do more than enough. he's enjoying her touch more than he cares to admit. ] Thank you, for trusting me to be the one to look after you. My own shift wasn’t the calmest, nor the most pleasant by any means, but it taught me enough to know what to do—just in case.
[ he flashes her a small, wry grin and echoes her words and cadence at the end for some humor. shifting is never easy. and since navia’s corruption had bled into her form long before his own, she’s at least familiar with that other presence simmering beneath the surface—like a masked guest waiting to be entertained.
his, on the other hand, had lingered in the shadows, silent and watchful, until it caught him off guard. so wriothesley does what he can now to ease her concerns, while there's still time and quiet between them. ]
Although I will say, going into yours with feelings like these does make a difference. I’d even argue you’re already steps ahead of me, and more prepared than you think. Nevertheless, I will certainly help you through it should you run into any trouble.
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even so, her request leaves him thoughtful for a beat before he lifts his head to respond. ]
Sure. [ the word comes quietly, almost offhand, as he straightens to meet her gaze. the sound is still soft around the edges as he regains his poise. he stops short of clearing his throat, choosing instead to pause—especially with her hand still resting on him. and while he no longer has human ears to give him away, the light flush on his cheeks and the shy flattening of his wolf ears do more than enough. he's enjoying her touch more than he cares to admit. ] Thank you, for trusting me to be the one to look after you. My own shift wasn’t the calmest, nor the most pleasant by any means, but it taught me enough to know what to do—just in case.
[ he flashes her a small, wry grin and echoes her words and cadence at the end for some humor. shifting is never easy. and since navia’s corruption had bled into her form long before his own, she’s at least familiar with that other presence simmering beneath the surface—like a masked guest waiting to be entertained.
his, on the other hand, had lingered in the shadows, silent and watchful, until it caught him off guard. so wriothesley does what he can now to ease her concerns, while there's still time and quiet between them. ]
Although I will say, going into yours with feelings like these does make a difference. I’d even argue you’re already steps ahead of me, and more prepared than you think. Nevertheless, I will certainly help you through it should you run into any trouble.