Barrow Fields Surrounded and up against a wall

once val saw in the man a release of tension, a smile began its subtle bloom across his dark face. the stranger's laugh was the quiet signal to lay down their arms, which val did readily.

what? i can't help but creep on random strangers when they're as good looking as you. val's tailtip twitched in the contented manner of a cat. conflict he did not thrive in, but banter... val could banter all day. you know, because i'm gay and all.