Phoenix Maplewood All you need is some self-control

Maybe it was the fact that Tavi was more comfortable around guys than gals - but Reek's proximity did not phase her at all. They were friends, or so she believed, and when given the opportunity to be chummy Tavi was pleased. Reek dragged his teeth through her fur, notching his head against her shoulder. You're right, she confirmed, her words catching for a second in her throat. His attention was.. Nice. It was different from the way Ukko had interacted with her, but maybe that was because Reek was an Alpha -- he was confident, on the top of the totem pole, and had nothing to fear from small acts of kindness. Tavi wasn't really that vapid in her understanding of the world; she knew there was something off about this situation but her mind refused to see it fully. She was tired. And the comfort of having a friend -- after being abandoned by her sole ally in the pack -- was immensely satisfying. 

After the briefest of pauses, she continued her thought: I could keep digging. Expand it back, since there's... I dunno, roots and stuff to keep it stable, as she spoke, her tone drifted from the lilting exuberance of moments prior and seemed to go stale, uncertain. A tongue flick showcased this; she tasted the soil on her lips and was immediately reminded of how tired she was, and she leaned with a bit more pressure against Reek. The warmth between them spread throughout the small den quickly, and she had to fight back a contented yawn.