The Tangle [M] And roar beside the lions thinking how is it so easy

Ashlar was slightly dazed as he reclined, fitted against the songstress from the sea. He hadn't realized such a thing could happen, but he knew so little about her and still felt this close. Ashlar was not an emotionally distant creature and he had known deep closeness before. He had never known intimacy.

She giggled and he looked to find her catching his gaze in return. He smiled, shyly, but wasn't sure what to say. What did you say, after this? But he felt he should find something.

Nothing he could find fit. He tried for a few moments, then gave up and instead buried his muzzle affectionately in her ruff with a soft rumble. Ashlar couldn't bring himself to simply say 'thank you' but maybe she would get the idea.