Stavanger Bay Don't give up. Great things take time.

he watches her gaze return to him, tail still swishing as their eyes meet for several moments. it startles him slightly when she rises abruptly, and he watches with wide eyes as she circles around him. the feeling of her tail brushing against his fur sends a shiver down his spine and he goes perfectly still as she draws to a halt with her eyes locked to his, electrified and apprehensive in equal measures. he's uncertain how far this will go if he reciprocates, and there are consequences for this type of encounter. and while imagining things such as children and fatherhood sends a bolt of longing through his chest, he could not disrespect ford and his family that way. he swallows, reaching forward to brush his nose along her jaw gently but making no move to stand.