Duck Lake trust me when i tell you, you don't want that tooth 'n claw

He expects Kratos will think him stupid, will let him charge ahead and forget he'd ever said something so dumb — or maybe bring it up later, mocking. He does not expect Kratos to follow, questioning him with a desperate edge to his voice that cuts straight to Zephyr's heart. His steps falter. I — He turns back to his mate, eyes big and uncharacteristically vulnerable. His ears tilt back just slightly, quivering as they settle in place. He doesn't have an explanation to offer, or any words, really. All he can do is wait, and listen to the pounding of his heart.