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The gap between them slowly vanished. Atreus eventually stopped and stood still, letting her close the final distance. He couldn’t help but notice the way she tried to make herself even smaller. Her submissive demeanor triggered an instinctual response, making him raise his head and tail a little without even realizing.

When she reached for him, Atreus went rigid. He did not expect her to lick his chin and he recoiled about two feet, head and tail dropping. He blinked at her. Clearly she didn’t mean him any harm, though the contact made him uncomfortable. Was it customary for strangers to go around putting their tongues on one another?

What are you doing? he demanded quietly.