he gave a low sigh at the emptiness that followed peregrine's warm departure, but it was soon remedied by the affections lavished upon him, and he raised his head to return them eagerly and with the full-fledged attention of his heart. woman or man, the pleasure is the same, he whispered, pressing close to the dusky hues of peregrine's pelt.
content to serve, for years if the man so needed it, taltos was vibrant with joy that he was so desired, though he banked the bright emotion for the moment. turning, he followed the panther through the moonlight back to the child's grave, watching for a moment as peregrine reclined among the loam and the lilacs. settling himself near, lasher laid muzzle across forelegs and soon followed suit, utterly satiated and touched that peregrine would bring him so near.