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If I'm like chocolates, you're like the sun, because you make my heart melt!

[...someone's been having way too much fun with this quest...]

If I'm like the sun, then can you be my moon instead?

Alas, the sun and moon are fated to forever be apart! Is our love doomed to such a tragic end?

Nonsense, the moon orbits the same place in the sky as the sun, and share the same tryst with the Earth.

I was going for poetic drama, but when you put it like that, I can't say no to trysts with third parties.

Poetic drama is all well and good. But a scandal can be just as juicy.

[ Here's Gareth, wolf ears twitching, chewing on a bit of licorice because she's just felt the absolute need to chew lately. ]

Ah, you're more in your element when you can tease someone, I think...

[Gasp! It's Gareth, Gareth with dog ears! And she's chewing on something! It's taking ever bit of Belgium's being to not simply rush over and scoop her up!]

Really? Because I could go for a bit of puppy love right now.

[Heh, get it?]

[ And like clockwork, Gareth's natural blush grew even more bright, her ears drooping just slightly. ]

Yes that... sounded well more natural, for you.

[The reaction, in turn, got an embarrassed chuckle from Anri and a slight blush.]

Sorry... sorry, I couldn't help it. [Low hanging fruit and all that!]

But I am curious about those ears.

There appears to be some madcap animal magic going about. I guess even resting up in my place, I wasn't immune to it.

Ah, I see, so that's what everyone's been making noise over.

Well they look super cute on you! Do have a tail too?

[Shes even chewing on something like a puppy! So cute~! Excuse the small squee from her.]

Y-yes. I suppose there's some irony in having these wolfen parts, given my nickname...

You do!?

[She does? Excuse her again as she imagines Gareth with an ultra, fluffy tail! It's like with with her brother and Romano all over again!]

Hm, and what nickname might that be? Oh and can I come over?

Ira Lupus.

[ Which was... decidedly not cute, but definitely fit the version of Gareth everyone got to see at the tournament, to be sure. ]

And for that, I suppose so? Kadoc's out and about at the moment, so it's just me.

Angry wolf? Heh~, I bet you're quite furious when you want to be. You certainly were at the tournament thing.

[Still acting like that's the cutest darn thing she's heard all day!]

Really? I'll be over in a moment! Oh, and can you still eat chocolate right now?

Tempting as that idea is, I should probably abstain until this is all cleared up.

[ And... the other thing... ]

Also, apologies if I am... affectionate, while you're here.

[ God, Anri was going to explode, she knew it. ]

No chocolate then, but I'll bring over some things that should be easy on your tummy.

[Affectionate though?]

Eh, but you're always at least a little affectionate?

[Yes, she's probably going to absolutely melt into a giant puddle over the cute.]

I dont think it will be that much if a problem

So long as you're not uncomfortable, or feel pressured or anything!

[ She knows things were still at least... a little awkward with them, all teasing aside. It was hard not to feel that way, on her part. Anri was... special. And the last thing Gareth wanted to do was feel as if she was leading her back to something she knew she couldn't promise... ]

And I should same the same for you.

[Look, just show her the fluffy goodness! Kill her. With. Cute. Anyway, she's packing up a tarte aux pommes and heading (rushing) over.]

[ Kadoc and Gareth's shared place was pretty humble, but compared to the spartan, barracks like state Gareth had lived in when on her own, it felt well more like an actual home. Gareth greeted Anri warmly, opening the door with a smile.

She already looked better than she'd had immediately following her tournament victory. She'd been good, trying to rest and recover, knowing her non-spirit body would take longer to heal. What's more, Anri would also immediately notice it...

... a wagging tail. Fluffy. ]

Ah...

[Oh no, it's even worse than she thought! It takes all of her willpower to not drop the apple pie and immediately run into all that mofumofu! She does, however, radiate much excitement!]

...So cute! You look so totally cute Gareth!

[Squee~!]

How are you feeling? You look better... oh and I brought a snack.

[ She had a feeling she'd react like that... She can't help but laugh, just slightly. The blush was there, of course, but... it was more just nice to have something akin to "normal", even if that normal was Anri's well-minded teasing. ]

I'm able to move around pretty easily now. Not enough to get back to training like I used to, but I can do some basic exercising without curling up in pain, so... there's that!

Come on in, you can set what you brought on the table by the sofa.

[She was all smiles right now. More than happy to see her friend looking chipper and better day by day. It was a nice reprieve given the dramas of the month.]

So long as you're doing well, that's all that matters.

Oh! But thank you. It's a tarte aux pommes.

[She goes ahead and steps inside, doing just that!]

It smells wonderful! I can hardly wait to try it!

[ Nothing gets her quite as chipper as good bakes, especially those made by friends. She gingerly eases herself down onto the sofa, wincing only slightly. Which was an improvement from needing Kadoc to help her sit, before. Her tail whaps against the cushion as she does so, expressing her eagerness. ]

Heh, just wait until you try it.

[She giggles a little, taking notice of the light whince with a hum. She still felt sore did she? Still what was with this scene of absolute preciousness?

Ever ounce of her willpower is going into not petting those ears and that tail! She's probably going to have to grab some pictures too!]

But you really do look like a cute puppy.

You know it's weird to call a grown person a 'puppy', right?

[ Her ears drooped slightly. She knew why she was saying it, but having been described as a puppy for a good portion of her life... ]

Kadoc got hit with the same variation. I think my familiar is considering us her cubs.

Ah-- mm, is it? I suppose it is... should I call you a cute wolf then?

[No matter what she wasn't going to drop the whole cute thing. Because let's face it, this is cute.]

Oh but does she. Mm, how so?

It's less a set of behaviors and more of a feeling behind them. Like she's pushing us about to go about our day, and watching over us more carefully.

She's the one that gets particularly cross if I strain myself too much while this recovery is still going on.

Isn't that more that she's worried because you were hurt and still recovering? Though I'll admit, the idea of your familiar acting like a mother is adorable.

[Could this day get any better?]

It also kind of fits?

[ Gareth gave a soft chuckle, nodding in agreement. ]

I don't know how old Stoirm truly is, but she definitely carries herself with this air of wisdom and nobility that are the marks of a proper pack mother.

I don't... really mind, if she wants to think of me that way.

It's quite nice to be treated like that sometimes. Isn't it? Especially if you're not feeling well.

It can really help you feel better.

I suppose so... I'm not exactly used to maternal care, even if it's from a wolf.

[ A small sigh. No... no, she was going to try not to dwell on that. ]

Let's have some of that dessert, shall we?

Oh, yes! I hope you enjoy! It's something I was going to add to the menu.

[ Gareth takes up the plate, fork ready to help herself to a bite. It's a small piece, but enough to get all the good bits in a single mouthful. A haumph, and she begins to chew...

Her ears immediately perk up, tail whipping, a pleased hum. ]

[That reaction gets another fit of giggles! Ah, and that tail... those ears! The sheer excitement that Gareth was showing got Anri to beam.]

Haha, I take it you like it?

It's wonderful! It's a truly ideal mix of sweetness and texture!

[ She could tell her animal bits were singing a song for Anri's eyes, but honestly, how could she mute her reaction? It was really good pie! ]

[She happily watches Gareth eat before taking a piece for herself. Why Gareth, why do you gotta be this cute!?]

Heh~, that's some high praise~! Thank you!

[A beat, before she decides to ask the most IMPORTANT question on her mind.]

Do you mind if I pet your tail by the way? Oh, or take pictures... or both?

[This is a matter of utmost importance!]

[ Gareth's ears twitched, and she gave out a small sigh. Well, she knew this was coming, at least. ]

No pictures, please, but... help yourself to touching, if you like.

[ She wasn't about to say out loud how much she enjoyed being pet in this form. It was awkward enough around Kadoc or Gawain, but at least Anri knew where Gareth's boundaries were... ]

Thanks, no pictures though. Promise.

[She hesitates for a moment. What would be the best way to get floofing here? Gareth is still Gareth, and she'd hate to make her uncomfortable!

...Right! Hands immediately go to start giving those wolf ears some pets and rubs as she noms on that pie!]

Heh~, they're really soft!

[ She eventually finished what mouthfulls she had, setting the dish back down and leaning into Anri's attentions with a gentle, content sigh. Her tail wagged a bit more lazily now, simply basking in the simple affection and feeling herself slowly melt against the other woman. ]

[Ah, so cute~! She continues to pat her head before petting that wagging tail.]

So what did you think of the pie?

It had a balanced sweetness... a perfectly buttery crust... [ Oh she was just butter, herself, under Anri's hands. It was hard to resist the instinct of just nuzzling herself against the other woman so she just... didn't. She didn't resist at all. Why not indulge a little? It was fine, she supposed. Just enjoying this new, bestial part of herself, rather than feeling ashamed of it... ]

[If she wanted to nuzzle that was fine. It was nice honestly, since arriving she hasn't been able to enjoy close contact like this. It made her miss her friends and family. Hands continued to pat pat.]

Mm, the apples weren't too tart I hope. They'd just finished ripening, so I was afraid they might not have been very sweet.

They aren't particularly sweet, but I think I like it better that way.

[ Her words were a murmur, lost in the sweet, sweet bliss of Anri's attentions. She really was like a puppy, in so many ways, even if she didn't particularly liked to be called as such... but like this? This was fine. This was... more than fine, even. This felt indulgent, but she adored it, and felt more relaxed than she had been in some time, just letting herself be given free affection. ]

A bit of sour or bitterness does help to balance out the flavors.

[She continues to pet for a moment longer. Before leaning down to grab a slice for herself, a hand still on Gareth's head. Letting the girl enjoy herself for as long as she wanted.]

[ She hadn't been... tired. Not really. At least not in a way that had been noticeable. But something about the warmth of Anri, the gentleness of her petting, and just the overall mood of the moment sapped away Gareth's propriety, leaving her leaning into the woman and feeling herself start to drift into a blissful rest.

Had she been needing something like this? She'd been in a lot of pain, physically, since the tournament. This sort of comfort really hadn't been something she'd expected, or even thought to seek out. But now that she had it, she could feel it sooth her so keenly, it just felt...

Wonderful. ]

[It was certainly something that Anri herself hadn't been expecting. It was both cute and endearing for Gareth to be slowly drifting off from being pat. She took a small bite from the tarte, letting Gareth relax into her.

The other girl really did push herself harder than she knew at times. She hummed softly and soothingly. It would be a bit awkward probably, if the roommate came back, but for now, she did her best to make sure Gareth was comfy.]

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