Noctisardor Bypass Paths

Lucius had never seen his parents share much affection — his father had been stern, strict, and brooding, where his mother had been soft, gentle, and kind. Polar opposites, but they had made it work. That being said, Lucius had never had "the talk" with his parents, nor had they ever talked about future relationships. So, Lucius was blind and ignorant to all of it... but he knew he liked Inkeri.

He wanted to stay near her, to keep her safe just as she kept him safe. He enjoyed her company, and he enjoyed providing for her now. It made him feel useful, for the first time in his life.

Inkeri moved into the water, and she wrapped her larger body around his. She said nothing at the moment, but he thought she liked him, too. And he was too cowardly to say anything about it. After a few moments, she spoke a tongue unknown to him, but then she translated, and he grinned broadly, pressing into her.

"Maybe you should teach me your language..." He began to groom through her wet fur.