Phoenix Maplewood Don't forget that I'm human

He continued his preening and primping. While he had yet to asses the damage that had been done to his mate, he would examine her fully later. For now, he was just content to lay near by her side, to share a level of contact that he had dearly missed in her absence. Of course, he felt no blame in his heart for her absence. He was a traveler as well and he understood that the lifestyle they shared carried with it a terrible risk. He also understood that the fulfilling rewards far outweighed the possible consequences. Nevertheless, he would always try to be around to pick up the pieces.

As he groomed, she finally spoke. "Fucking Bam-Man?" he mumbled through her fur, recalling name they had given to the living disappearing act. An image of the assailant had been burned into Reek's mind that fateful day in the grotto when Sebastian made his miraculous mistake. Now more than ever did Reek realize the mistake it had been not to pursue him until he was dead.