In Jacob’s room, after a reunion to discuss some plans with his chosen, he took some reports as they all left. The Deer, still present, was gathering some reports too, to help him. The soldier, passing behind to take them, his hand instinctively rested on his side for a brief moment, accompanied by a simple “thanks.” Simple, but somehow warm, not that common from the man but enjoyable. The corner of Eric’s mouth turned into a small smile, unable to resist making a small comment now that they were alone.
You really do show affection like a wolf, uh?
-mh? He asked as he put the reports in a folder.
-a little thing here when you have time, a little thing there.
-oh yeah? What do you know about wolves' behavior, Deer? He turned with a small grin.
-i do. In fact, i observe you and your wolves, a lot.
-mh… you’re becoming a great connoisseur. So tell me, dear, how do deer show affection then?
-they groom each other, y’know, keep each other clean, little licks here and there.
-a bit of grooming too, licking each other’s scars but more little bites, nibbling each other and all that.
-oh yeah? So what am i supposed to understand with your little comparison? I nibble you?
-yeah. You don’t show that much affection so you, nibble, little bites with some of your comments here and there.
-mh… and you made this comment because? You want "us" to change our ways of displaying what we have?
-like you said, genius. More like deer and wolf?
-what? Want me to lick you?
-hey! It’s not what i implied.
-fine, fine… just playing. Would you want me to bite you?
-… fine, it depend too. Happy with your attempt at a joke?
-pleased is a word, yeah. But now that we’re alone…
-oh i am now? Just messing. But do you really want to? You know i can’t change much.
-that’s why i just commented and didn’t ask you. I know you can’t.
-you’re not trying some reverse psychology, right?
-me? I learned a long time ago i couldn’t do it against the master.
-good, good. Can you give me those papers?
-good. I’ll have to go to Grand View to-
-and I’ll go… "display" the militia members where you asked.
-good. I’ll call you if i have a bit of time, if you want me to nibble your bones.
-Pffff, nibble my bones?? Really ?!
-shut it, yeah it was dumb.
-was that you trying to be sappy before going to torture people or ????
-i said shut it, Deer! And keep your radio close this time. Y’know I’ll hate it if i have to send a chosen for something so… puerile, again
-okay, fine, fine. See you, sour wolf.
