Sleepy Fox Hollow Lilac and gooseberries.

some part of mahler was prepared for the occurrence, his inherent arrogance assuring himself he was wanted by most she-wolves. this confirmed several times over, though he was nothing if not a man of breeding, seeing only scorn for those who bragged of such things.
but it was the gentler part of mahler that answered nyx now. blinking in the consternation that followed, for despite his initial pride he had truthfully not expected her reaction, the gargoyle considered the repercussions of such a choice.
still utterly swayed, mahler drew back to seek control of the situation, but also assure himself nyx wished this for true.