Rising Sun Valley Dear Fellow Traveller

Caught leaning after her for the split second it took to realize she was terrified, Louis scrambled as far back as the small space would let him, fur fluffed out in surprise.

"Wha-?" He'd managed, before her explanation... or the attempt thereof, was offered.

The excitement of a moment before had failed to dissipate, only changed into a confused, directionless energy that Louis in his young years wasn't quite sure how to redirect. A moment ago there'd been no lack of curiosity. Was it better to encourage, or put the idea to rest? He didn't know. He'd never met a wild, frightened girl in a snowstorm, either.

But he gathered that of the two of them, she might have less experience with courting. And he understood how all of this might be overwhelming, though it hurt him to think she could be so distressed over what he considered a fun, natural thing.

"It's uh... it's ok." He offered, flattening his ears and offering a soft whine. "I mean - it was a little fast." Faster than he was generally used to. "Maybe we just, I dunno, talk some more? Or... you can still sit with me if you like. But I don't want anything you aren't willing to give."

There were no kisses but those freely given, after all.