[ She smiles at him again for his kiss, cheeks puffed slightly to rouse a laugh from him once more. Despite the darkened eyes or flirtatious undertones? There is nothing short of love in her gaze. Perhaps she clings far too much to him and how she loves him. Yet, she cannot deny that it was loving him that saw her through the vast nights of the Steppe, or even the lonely bustling nights of Kugane.

Her other hand raises to his, gently guiding it to rest over her breast entirely. Her breathing hitches and her heart pounds once more. The rain continues to hit the windows of the borrowed room in a frenzy. Thunder echoes in the mountains. It could be an omen for the day ahead. Not that it matters to her. All of her attention is on the man who has thoroughly captured her heart and perhaps her entire being. Her tail flicks once, twice, then curls against her as she realizes the motion and becomes embarrassed by it. ]

Then, just name the report, and I shall be accurate as possible in my retelling. [ She brushes her lips against his cheek. ] I may yet rival you at the rate this war is going. Regardless, you have me here now. If you find anything amiss? You will have the opportunity to make it well.

[ The smile turns far more genuine despite her suggestive remarks. ] However you would have me the rest of the night. Just like this, giving endless recounting of stories, or anything else.