Nova Peak keep the rage tender

The sudden strike pulls a sharp yelp of surprise from his throat. He pulled his ears back, laying them flat against his head, but made no move to resist her. Even after being released, he kept his head down, tail slack between his thighs. Resisting the urge to look back up, he waited, silent and still, until she made a sound. Whilst his head stayed low, his eyes turned upwards just in time to catch her invitation. For the first few steps taken, he made no move to follow, hesitating. Eventually pushing through it, he started trailing after her just the same as when he was younger, albeit with a noticeable amount of distance between them this time.