Hoshor Plains the animals inside came out to play

"I kind of did," he said with a laugh, relishing in the warmth and scent and proximity of his companion. He'd been so deprived of any positive touch for the last couple of weeks, and he desperately needed it. Was Orochi always this warm and soft? Hide felt warm all over, and kind of tingly, too? But he was more comfortable than he'd been in weeks. He never wanted to move again. 

Orochi was tired too, and Hide vaguely wondered why. His brain was staticky and he was so comfortable and happy to be back, so it was surprising when his eyes started to burn again. 

A soft hum escaped him and he pressed closer to his friend, cheek pressed against his forelimb. They must've looked weird, cuddled up in a field like this, but he couldn't care less at the moment. This felt perfect and comfortable and Hide would only move if absolutely necessary. Orochi didn't seem to want to get up, either. 

"I do need it," he admitted. All of this. The warmth and contact and reassurance that he wasn't alone anymore. His throat tightened a bit and he sighed through his nose, just slightly shaky. "Did you... you were looking for me, right?" he asked, voice hushed and a bit strained. And maybe he shouldn't ask right now, but he wanted to know for sure.