Frostfire Ridge something for the soul

For the first time in what seemed to be a century, he felt completely content and at ease. Every muscle seemed to not exist, working only to hold him upright. The cold never really bothered him, so he was always warm... but not like this. 

Who would have thought. Here, of all places, he would find his heart beginning to unwind and tangle itself up by the presence of another. Such close proximity they shared [size=small]—[/size] not an inch between them. If only they could continue on like this forever; never to separate and be out of eye's view. Could this ever truly be the possible? Oh how he hoped.

Inutsuk soon found that his eyes had even begun to flutter to a close. There was so much peace and comfort here. It could only be her voice that would force them open. 

A query such as this would normally make his heart drop, but as of now, it was too busy tending to other emotions. I have no family to miss, He responded smoothly. A bit blunt and cold of an answer, but it was the truth. I have a new family now, though. As do you.. He added quickly, touching his nose to her cheek for a brief moment. After that gesture, he fell again. Her scent.. the warm tingle from any form of touch. He was clutched inward, never wanting to draw away. The man's hot breath blew through each nostril, burning over her crown. If he didn't speak now, the silence would go on forever. 

They have been nothing but a family in my eyes. I finally have a new life.. and one that I'm proud of. Hopefully, soon, I can have a second family to be proud of. It wasn't planned, but as the words came out, Inutsuk's gaze dropped down towards hers. Was that it, then? Had he finally found the missing piece he'd longed for after all of this time being alone. In this moment, it seemed like a possibility, but there was not yet proof.