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She said it was 'nothing', but he of course didn't believe that. Though, he was sure Minori had a lot to think about with his return, so Corvus didn't think too far into it. Minori informed him that she had left Issun's pack to follow him, and he felt oddly smug at learning that. He kept it off of his face, though, nodding in acknowledgement. Minori then stood and embraced him fully. It felt as if he were being ignited from the inside, despite the cool temperature and her chilly, damp fur. Corvus reciprocated by resting his own head on her shoulder, burying his face in her dark fur and closing his eyes while he indulged in this closeness, in her scent, in her voice.

"Don't leave again. Corvus... please," Minori pleaded.

I won't leave you, I promise, Corvus replied. He didn't want to let her go, content to embrace her and be embraced in turn. It had been too long since he felt this warmth. Now that it was here, he didn't want it to leave.