Broken Antler Fen Grass-Munchers

Brandy hadn't thought of asking permission, but the young female often told her mother about Aduin. She'd never seemed like she didn't want her daughter with him. Hell, Brandy assumed that her tawny mother was excited for her.
             "I mean, I talk about you a lot. She's usually pretty happy about it. I think she likes you."
She rubbed against him again, tail wagging. 
                         "And besides, you're my mate. If she didn't, she would have to get over it. I choose who my heart goes to and I trust you to take care of it. You complete me too and I'm sure she sees that."