She was as patient as she would have been with any other, giving the male a chance to digest her words before reply. Though her body craved rest, in the same instance it desired the cool touch of the night air to sooth it. If she could have found rest outside she would have taken it without hesitation, but she knew it would not have been proper. More so, it would have been worrying to her denmate if she did not return as she usual did. But looking to this dark figure, his eyes soundlessly begging for sleep, she thought this excuse might pardon her from the worry of her companion if she would to sleep on the outside to guard their guest
“Staying?” she repeated when at last he spoke as if coming to a conclusion. “I am afraid you cannot sleep here at the borders,” her muzzle shook firmly though her voice remained calm and light, hardly a whisper to his ears. “I can find a sleeping spot for you in the Vale, but I will have to guard you until the morning.” She lifted her gaze to his muzzle, being careful not to catch his eyes. Last she wanted was to give him a kindly invitation then ruin it by a misinterpreted show of aggression. “In the morning, I will have questions for you… but you look like you need the sleep for now. Come with me?” |