Wapun Meadow I Dream in Phosphorescence

she didn't say no and he hadn't noticed her legs, which was probably for the best given the thorns under his tongue. the roguish grin flashed and his posture relented, allowing her some space and a break in the tension as he stepped back. "i get another hunter," the rex said plainly. "you get a home where you can roam this field as much as you want. mark it up. claim it."
the switch-up in her face was worth a laugh, but he wisely, graciously held it back. mocking her wasn't going to win either of them a meal they could share effort on. a gesture given to the valley. "home is there. this meadow is a bonus."
bartering. watchful. it was an offer that could be rejected, but he would think it unwise if she did that.
and the bearclaw was hungry after all.