Hoshor Plains the animals inside came out to play

Just say you gave them a good beating. A grunt-like chuckle was pushed out his nostrils. No one’s gonna question it. Besides, it was a little true wasn’t it. Sure he may have lost in the end, but he still gave it his all. Oh, what Orochi would give to see their wounds. Seeing the consequence of their mistake would make him a bit less angry.

Size never deterred him. He’d take him on, with or without an injuries. Orochi wished he’d been the one to maim the leg. He’d feel better knowing he helped out in some fashion.

Hide slowly curled up beside him, and it was at that moment when Orochi became conscious of how close they are together. It’s like a lightbulb switched on, and it’s heat flowed into his cheeks.

This felt... strange. Not in a bad way. It was different and new. Orochi wanted to stay as close as possible, but he didn’t know if that’s what he should do. Was that weird? He couldn’t decide.

I’m tired. The statement ripped him away from the battle in his head. He swallowed, then replied, Yeah, me too. There was a pause that felt a bit too long before he spoke again.

 We can rest here for a bit. Uh, I mean, if you want. Orochi curled along the side of Hide’s body. I think you need it. 

Only to recuperate, he told himself over and over.