[She tilts her head up into his touch, feeling the light prick of his talons against her skin. So this is her prince's true form. She studies him for a long moment, reaching out with her senses, weighing, judging, and the corners of her mouth curl up and up.
At long last, here was one worth keeping. This one would be-- an asset to her war, a follower whose strength would allow her to crush Isley, and... a friend, a wonderful companion to entertain her when the winter days grow long and the humans retreat from the chill, and all their battles are put on hold. Riful has always wanted a friend. Tonight, all her dreams are coming true.]
Wonderful. Just wonderful. You have so much to learn-- but I will be here for you, and I promise, you won't regret it.
[She offers her hand up to him, and despite the difference in their sizes it's not a gesture between equals. (She always expects them to submit to her, won't accept anything else.)]
Tell me your name. [Someone must have told her before, but it's slipped her mind. Riful never does bother remember unless something extraordinary has happened-- like this.]
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At long last, here was one worth keeping. This one would be-- an asset to her war, a follower whose strength would allow her to crush Isley, and... a friend, a wonderful companion to entertain her when the winter days grow long and the humans retreat from the chill, and all their battles are put on hold. Riful has always wanted a friend. Tonight, all her dreams are coming true.]
Wonderful. Just wonderful. You have so much to learn-- but I will be here for you, and I promise, you won't regret it.
[She offers her hand up to him, and despite the difference in their sizes it's not a gesture between equals. (She always expects them to submit to her, won't accept anything else.)]
Tell me your name. [Someone must have told her before, but it's slipped her mind. Riful never does bother remember unless something extraordinary has happened-- like this.]