Ruby awoke to the stark white of a frozen window and the snow beyond. The frost peaking from behind a partly opened curtain, reached through the air to caress the skin uncovered by a tangled and haphazardly strewn blanket. The morning chill, kept at bay by the strong arms wrapped around her waist, pulling the Huntress tight against the mass of muscle, tussled hair and fur which was an eternal beacon of unnatural, but sought after warmth.
The in- and exhale which soaked such warmth in her chest was nestled in the back of Ruby's neck, where the Beast was hiding from the stream of light. Ruby turned around to catch a glimpse of Cinder's face, chuckling when she was met with a defiant groan which worked her way tighter against the Huntress' back.
"Good morning."
Ruby drawled, voice rough from misuse, but as much so as the rumble from the Beast's chest. It was as much as an acknowledgement Ruby was going to get, but still she continued to coax.
"We should start getting up soon. Emerald has started making breakfast I'm sure."
As if to convince the other, Ruby's stomach grumbled. Only to be met with a low whine to which Ruby couldn't help to snicker at. Shuffling the rest of the blankets to turn around and nudge a single amber eye to look up at her from out the shade. Basking in the moments of silence, Ruby combed her fingers through dark and wispy hair and meeting Cinder's gaze, dilating with recognition and attention as she woke.
"Sleep well?"
A purr of content rumbled against Ruby's chest and Cinder's eyes closed with a sharp-toothed smile working it's way on her gave as her tail snaked around Ruby's hip. The Huntress could only smile in turn, knowing that getting the Beast untangled and out of bed would be nothing short of a battle.
But why the haste?
Ruby could do with a few more minutes...
