Phoenix Maplewood smile without a reason why

"i do," adi chuckled, giving her the smallest of winks. comfortable silence fell between the two, until the girl thanked him again--and leaned closer, placing her muzzle near his cheek. the warmth of her breath on his pelt was a shock to his system, and he let out a short, surprised exhale through his nostrils, glancing toward her. the amazement eventually ebbed into something gentler, calmer; he found that he very much enjoyed her company.

"let me know what you come up with," he remarked, stretching out and holding back yet another yawn. "i am interested, even if i don't want repayment." he smiled, staring out into the trees, a slightly dreamy expression on his face. after a long, contemplative moment, he turned toward chaiyya once more, with a gentle inclination of his head.

"i should get back to patrols," aditya said, reluctantly lifting himself to his feet with an infinitesimal groan. "let me know if you need anything. i'll be around." after a long look at the girl below him, studying the lines of her face, he turned and padded off, heading toward the territory line--her touch still burning on his cheek.