[ He turns back around to sit fully and face forward , looking down at where she sat across from him .
The stallion simply stared at his serving for a short moment , carefully sliding both hands around the bowl to cup it . Just to feel the warmth of something made --
[ Her face lit up once more. ]
[ It didn’t take too long for the soup to be done, plus the pleasant aroma filled her little house- making it even cozier if possible. ]
[ She didn’t want StrongHeart to leave, not just yet…]
[ She wanted to be in his presence more. ] —
--
D --> Storms caused by the others , Cloudy especially , tend to last a while ... sometimes a full night , depending on what causes him to fret badly enough to bring rain .
D --> We are ... still trying to work him through his worrying habits .
[ Perhaps it would --
--
He didn't realize how warmly he was watching her . ]
D --> Soup is ... nice , yes . The present weather is ... perfect , for soup
[ Though , anything she made , whether he normally liked it or not , he's certain he would enjoy anyways .
She just ... had that touch . ]
[ An ear flicks as it swivels around to her direction again , his head following after to give his full attention yet again .
StrongHeart rarely gave anyone this much of his full attention , usually busy with some menial task while he upheld a conversation , or --
[ She gently patted his head again before stepping away, her humming continuing on as she made her way back into the kitchen. ]
[ Having this moment was…nice. She was quite fond of the horse, and maybe she liked him a little more than a friend- ]
-- found his thoughts hushing just to make her the center focus .
Stilled his hands if they were working with anything so his gaze would be on just her , even if awkward and unsure .
She felt more important than any metal work he could have in his paws .
More valuable .
--
⚔️❤️// I was told to say "Sorry for no responses". I don't really write, and the last few days have been chaotic. So I'm waiting until someone else takes the seat.
Nobody had their responses forgotten. Don't worry.
[ Her arms .
What an interesting thing to emphasize .
Or , maybe he was just reading a little too much into it ?
Was it a hint to something she wanted ? An invitation ? Or just a show of support and care ?
Regardless of the answer , he swore he felt his cheeks heat --
[ Oh how she blushed softly at that, another smile squishing her face as she gently patted his head. ]
<3 You can always stay here if things get too harsh. My door-
<3 and my arms..
<3 Are always open.
-- have to take you up on that offer ...
D --> The DarkW00ds are nice , but ... it is more pleasant (* here ) , in your company
D --> Quieter , and ... warmer . I enjoy it ...
[ Was he being too forward with his thoughts ? Did he sound awkward ?
Goodness , his head was --