She did not interject, nor argue the decision. Arashi was glad of this.
He watched her, then, for a silent moment.
Never, had the jotunn been one that approved of coddling. It was weakening to the soul, or so he thought. But seeing the child in this way— it stung his heart sharply.
Caving one time couldn't hurt, right?
Sinking down to the den's floor, the beast curled his massed frame around her own. Gentle, he tightened, trapping her close against his flank. In a slow, steady rhythm, his tongue carried itself across her crown, behind her ears, and occasionally across the scruff. Soothing, comforting, affectionate—everything the man refused to show others aside from his wife. But they were a family. Sovereign now held this rite, the same as Fury.
He watched her, then, for a silent moment.
Never, had the jotunn been one that approved of coddling. It was weakening to the soul, or so he thought. But seeing the child in this way— it stung his heart sharply.
Caving one time couldn't hurt, right?
Sinking down to the den's floor, the beast curled his massed frame around her own. Gentle, he tightened, trapping her close against his flank. In a slow, steady rhythm, his tongue carried itself across her crown, behind her ears, and occasionally across the scruff. Soothing, comforting, affectionate—everything the man refused to show others aside from his wife. But they were a family. Sovereign now held this rite, the same as Fury.
« Next Oldest | Next Newest »
Messages In This Thread
And when you come close, I just tremble - by Arashi - January 12, 2023, 05:17 PM
RE: And when you come close, I just tremble - by Sovereign - January 12, 2023, 08:34 PM
RE: And when you come close, I just tremble - by Arashi - January 12, 2023, 10:04 PM
RE: And when you come close, I just tremble - by Sovereign - January 12, 2023, 10:27 PM