Blacktail Deer Plateau i found us a friend

Luke listened attentively, and there was not a hint of anything but compassionate understanding on his face. He sensed she felt embarrassed, awkward, even going so far as to bite her lip and lower her muzzle. But the blue-nosed wolf felt none of those things. He was as comfortable with this subject (or almost any subject) as he was discussing the weather. She may not know what she was saying, but he did. He was a physical, affectionate being and sympathized completely.

"You're not silly at all," he reassured with a warm smile. "I miss that sort of thing too when I don't have it, or contact in general. I'm an affectionate sort, I need to be close to others and I need to touch. I understand what you're saying. Besides," he paused, giving her paw a pat with the one he covered it with. "I believe it's healthy to have relations outside of procreation. It's natural. It does the body and mind good, and strengthens bonds. Heck, I think you should go jump his bones right now," he winked and nudged her muzzle playfully. She had already done it, and obviously enjoyed it. He believed that she ought to embrace it and go for it, shedding the ideas of not laying with another until you were mated and it was time to bring about the next generation. How boring.