Stone Circle you make my heart beat like the rain

Murdock smiled, and although they did not normally do this outside of the den, he figured it was still sleeping time. The male shifted closer and curled himself around Poppy, tucking her into his chest as he would sometimes as the slept. One paw was laid loosely over her shoulders, and his cold nose found a home in the smooth fur of her cheek.

"You are, too," he replied, eyes half-lidded as he struggle to stay awake. It was a bit chilly out, but he was comfortable, and the red light that bathed them felt more soothing than foreboding. Even his ribs seemed to hurt less.

He was happy, he realized, and he had his dog to thank for that. "Do you think you'll ever take a mate?" he asked her, thoughts drifting like a leaf on the surface of a quiet lake. "Have a family?"