The worry in Lunise's eyes faded when Meesei conceded for her help. She let her slide free of her arms before twisting to stand up herself on the other end of the bed. Mention of Meesei returning transformed swiftly put a smile on Lunise's face that clearly held back her renewed laughter.

While Meesei told of the baths, Lunise strode around the bed and slid her arms loosely around Meesei's sides, looking at her happily. "Handle it? You know how I respond to doubt by now, my love." She pecked Meesei quickly, and again until she lingered and it turned into a long and loving gesture.

Before too long, Lunise pulled her head away and smiled. "Very well. Fur-covered or not, I look forward to your return. I am spoilt here, staying with you." She nodded towards the door without breaking eye contact. "Now go, before I derelict my duties any further."

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Sabine nodded vigorously. "He would. We should talk to him before we begin looking." Sabine sat up a little straighter. "When we first joined this clan in Bruma, he took to training the militia. He trained all of us in the pack at some point or another. He knows what lycan warriors are capable of."

Glancing away briefly, Sabine stopped to prevent a stammer. "Ri'vashi would know more, I think. About strategy. Um...I do not think she would agree to help." Sabine could not help but bring up their similarities again. "I have these strange thoughts that you and her might be related with how similar you act. It is not probable, though. She is from High Rock and was turned early in her life. Raised by a former member of the Blades. I think that is what she told me."

Sabine feigned a smile. "But before I forget, thank you for your help, Rhajul. I know you took an oath, but you...have been conducting yourself with kindness."