Cerulean Cape hey-- i was doing just fine before i met you

The shadow hesitated for a moment as he explained-- she could sense there was more tension behind his words, and she felt the briefest, smallest flash of concern. She didn't want to push him that far yet...
Tine would have left it there, to assure herself she possessed some mercy if nothing else, but then he agreed. She smiled, big and bright, and pressed a joyful kiss to his cheek. Thank you, thank you!
Then, with a bounce in her step (and the slightest sway to her hips) she led him across the sandy bridge, occasionally turning back to nose and nip him then dart ahead. It was an uneventful trip across. When Tine's paws hit the shore of the island she took off into a run, circling around in a wide arc and skidding to a halt right in front of Engel with a giggle. It's great here!