The Sentinels You say...

Before going on, Osprey tried to read Dante's expression, because if there were any signs of concern, she would not push the matter further. But she could not tell much, because her perception of faces offered nothing better than colors and blurred lines. She sighed and looked down at her paws, because the courage was about to leave her and the idea of leaving this as it had been was very tempting. 

"I... would you like to become my mate?" she said the sentance in one breath and paused, remembering that, if people wanted to take your words earnestly, you had to look them in the eyes. So as embarrassed she felt for being the one to ask, she lifted her gaze and looked at her friend, feeling the need to elaborate and explain all of the "why"s and "how"s. 


"I wish I could tell that I am madly in love with you, but that's not the case," she said with a nervous laugh. "But there is respect, loyalty and affection from my side and I care for you very much. I know that these feelings are solid, they are not going to disappear. Out of all people you know me the best - seen and coped with me at my darkest moments... and I... I want to have a family, I... don't ever want to be alone again."