Redhawk Caldera breaking the habit

Pantaleimon swallowed dryly when Peregrine apologised, saying that Pan did not make him feel bad. It felt like she had, but it was true that she was, well, trying. Pantaleimon did not know what she could say to make it better, and so she just leaned against Peregrine, finding some comfort of her own in the soft contact. Pantaleimon closed her eyes and smiled softly while Peregrine thanked her for her words.

When Peregrine peeled himself away from Pantaleimon, she reopened her eyes and leaned away slightly, not wanting to give the impression she was too needy for contact, and reminding herself instantly about Peregrine's mate, however complicated things were right now, when she felt the longing for the warmth of his fur again.

Pan's first reaction to Peregrine's question was a blank expression and blinking eyes while she tried to remember. After a few seconds of lingering silence she answered quickly, "Oh! Uhm... Nothing specific, I - I just... It was a while since, uhm, you know... We'd... seen each other, s-so I..." Pantaleimon trailed off there, because she had no real other reason, except just wanting to see Peregrine. She searched for the right words to say, but somehow they just didn't come to the forefront of her mind.