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She was certainly relaxed now. He felt a bit nervous with her preening the fur of his chest, but when she sneezed harmlessly, and rolled over against him, nearly revealing her belly to him, he assumed that any ideas he'd had before- about her having some hidden agenda and secretly waiting to lure him in before she pounced and gutted him- was just simple paranoia. This girl wanted it as much as he did, and he allowed himself to enjoy the sensation of being groomed in return. 

He was still reasonably wary of her underside, as she might still be a bit touchy when it came to her vulnerable parts, so he'd have to lull her into a greater feeling of security before he made any brave moves. He didn't want to leave his throat exposed to her, by reaching to kiss her cheeks of forehead, so that was out of the question. Her throat was apparently out of the question as well, but he was willing to test the waters a little. 

With her in this position, he sat up slowly, and placed one foreleg on the other side of her abdomen so he was partially straddling her. He lowered his head, espression gentle but fixated nevertheless, as he reached to nuzzle her shoulder, wanting more closeness than she'd granted him before. He realized she might feel more vulnerable, lying partially beneath him, but he wanted to see if she would at least put that little bit of trust in him.