were all just scars in the making
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The playful, reprimanding tap to her muzzle made the coywolf loosen up even more. “No,” she retorted, and flashed a crooked grin, at least until that grin softened and she could feel slender arms wrapping around her. While this embrace between forms could be seen as awkward any other time, Vesper only nuzzled into her friend and wagged her tail at the gentle petting. She might have resented such contact from anyone else, but it was only a gesture of affection from a close friend, from Blind. She reciprocated the best she could by leaning into her and whimpering softly, delightedly, until the girl’s eyes settled on her.
That mischievous smile would imprint itself on the hybrid’s mind, she knew, but she allowed herself to be knocked over onto her back. It was weird to feel so small compared to the optime-formed canine, and she focused some of her energy into shifting—though it was small adjustments, a slow process, and she kept most of her attention on Blind.
The quiet statement coupled with the wink invoked more damned butterflies in the woman’s stomach, though she only grinned in return, swiping her tongue over her poor tortured nose. By now, she was able to finish her transformation, and rather than grab or tickle Blind and flip her over, she let her hands drift up lazily to tangle in her auburn hair.
“There will never be secrets between us,” Vesper said, and while the statement might have been a laughably cliché one, her sky blue eyes were solemn. She was making a promise in that moment to Blind, one she hoped would be returned though she would never press the girl for anything. She wanted to be connected with her through more than just this vague but welcome warmth rushing throughout her scarred, lean body. She could use the relief of having someone who would never judge her for who she was and what she had done. It might have been too much to ask for, but she would take her chances.
Vesper Optime by Nat; table code from the Mentors!
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