[ The fur on Ezra's face starts to recede. He's still glowy eyed and pointy, but looking a little more human as the seconds pass. He chuckles at his grousing, running some still clawed fingers through his hair. ]
I didn't get these chompers for nothing, y'know. Had to calm you down somehow.
[ He's quiet for a beat. Eli's heart is beating slow again. ]
[ He knows what it feels like now. He's too tired to move out of Ezra's hold and honestly he doesn't want to, but it was... thrilling in its own way. To feel powerful. Maybe he's not as scared. He does feel a little better.
He nods. ]
I suppose so.
[ Ezra might not be his alpha, but he is his alpha's mate. They smell alike and carry the same blood. Having him close really does calm him down. Well, and he was also probably getting hungry and that didn't help either. His soul missed its twin. ]
Yeah, that was what I was trying to get you to do. [ He just holds him, his eyes going back to their normal hue. ] That's what happens when you hide from it, it's so much easier to snap.
[ He ruffles his hair. ] But now you've leaned into it and it won't be as scary. Now you now how it feels, what to expect.
[ His own soul seems to hum happily as well. It's nice to be complete, with Eli at his side. Figuring stuff out together, like they used to. ]
I didn't mean what I said. About your nose and... the rest.
[ Hey, at least he remembers that. He'd started losing it then, his logical brain shutting down as his instincts and rage took over. It's not exactly an apology, but it's something. And he is hungry, he realizes. It's just weird. Maybe it took him longer to realize because it's a different kind of hunger. The pull to drink blood happens in his skin, like an itch and a headache rather than just a grumble in his stomach. Of course, Eli's always had trouble keeping to meals when he's distracted, so it's no huge surprise. ]
Are you sure? [ I mean, shit, Eli's the one with a bleeding neck wound but he still feels kinda bad. He reaches up to hold Ezra though, wrapping his arms around his middle to lean on him. His fangs still haven't retracted, he feels weak and tired and a little bit guilty. Sure, Ezra was trying to get a rise out of him, but he could have been a little more mature and not fallen for it. ] You keep having to take care of me.
I know you didn't. I'm not mad. This shit makes you say and do stupid shit. I said some awful shit to Hank my first full moon.
[ He just holds him while Eli settles and mulls things over. He can almost smell how hungry he is and it's a different hunger than the kind that makes his stomach gurgle all the time. If Eli doesn't he'll just... stop. No wonder vampire crypts are things, he guesses. ]
When have I ever offered to do something I don't want to do, Eli? C'mon, you're all clammy and shit. You'll feel better. [ He leans their foreheads together. ] Let me. I have a lot of time to make up for.
[ Yep, how would you like to see your brother go into undead hibernation because that's what would happen if he just didn't eat, ever. He feels pretty cold and Ezra is so warm and alive. Once again, he can hear his heartbeat and see the blood under his veins, pulsing with life and heat. ]
Very well.
[ Elijah smiles softly as he pulls away from Ezra's face. He's calm now—it's different. Where last time he'd been desperate, this time he's in control. It's almost ironic considering everything, but Ezra was right. Eli leans down and sinks his fangs into his brother's neck, tasting blood and heat and life and humming softly as the sensation becomes familiar. It always feels right to be back together again. This is just an extension of that. ]
[ Yeah, he definitely doesn't want that. Probably even more traumatizing than feeling him get turned. No creepy vampire coffin sleeps for you, Eli.
Ezra smiles back when he does, glad things have settled. He'll always be here to take Eli's blinders down, even if it requires... teeth. On both ends. He shifts and tugs his collar down a little (even though this shirt is already ripped to shreds) and tilts his neck for him.
He hisses when the teeth sink in and he flutters his eyes. It still hurts for only a second. This time he almost... coos? It doesn't feel that bad. Maybe it gets easier the more you do it? Huh. Maybe that's why vampires seem to have dedicated... blood partners. ]
This still feels so weird. [ He manages to breath it out, sighing. ]
[ It's probably a good thing that it gets easier. Eli doesn't want to hurt his brother—even when he lost control, he'd never gone for the kill. For all his manipulations and scheming, Eli's never been too fond of getting his hands dirty. He can feel his body start to mend as the blood courses through him, his strength returning to him slowly. ]
It's not exactly fun for me, either.
[ Yep, that psychic connection is back and it's as strong as ever. It's probably a vampire thing—it makes sense. If you're not enthralling your victims, you'd want to keep in touch with them. Ezra's blood really does taste good, but he won't drink more than he needs this time.
After a while, Elijah releases his brother's neck and sighs. It's definitely different from how it'd felt the first time. He wipes his lips, but stays close. It's nice like this. It's just... nice, being with Ezra like this. ]
[ Oh hey, brother's voice in his brain. Nice of you to join us again.
Ezra's always been the one willing to get his hands dirty, but he'd never want to genuinely hurt Eli. Maybe that's why he'd felt so betrayed by that punch that seemed like a lifetime ago now. How things change and how they stay the same.
He can sense and smell that vitality is returning to Eli as he drinks from him. It starts to feel like a gentle hum in the back of his mind as he feeds on him. Maybe he starts to actually hum? It's hard to say.
When Eli's finished he sighs again and just lays there, waiting for his body to catch up and start healing. He cradles Eli closes, enjoying the warmth and the connection. It's nice when his blood is running through his twin's heart. ]
[ It hadn't been like him, but then Elijah hadn't really been himself much after Amanda died. Even if they never shared the connection he shares with Ezra, or even Hank, Eli had been devoted to Amanda like nothing else. She'd inspired him, held him a higher standard. She was the first person (besides Ezra, of course,) to not be in awe of his intellect. She expected more. Always more. She had been his everything.
But Elijah has more than just Amanda in his life now. He has Chloe and Ezra and Hank and even Connor. A pack. Well, and now that Ezra bit him it's probably even more official. Their connection feels that much deeper. He can feel that same, bone-deep warmth that comes from having his twin's blood inside him. It's a shame he's trying to come up with an alternative, because tasting Ezra's blood again just reminds him of how good it feels to be together like this. Elijah leans into Ezra's arms smiles. See, everything is better now. ]
You can, if you like. I'm sure Hank will find you here eventually.
[ And he'll find them each sporting nice new scars on their necks to boot, that'll be fun. ]
[ Being alone fucking sucked, he really knows that now. Now he has his husband and his twin back in his life. Everything's wonderful.
Well, wonderful is relative. And definitely involves two big dumb Kamski twins with gaping bite wounds on their necks for the time being. They're gonna take a bit to heal, so might as well be comfy. Ezra chuckles groggily at that. ]
He will. I'm sure he's already figured out most of what happened.
[ He can definitely already hear the 'Goddammit Gavin' building, don't need their bond to know that. ]
[ Elijah smiles, lifting Ezra by the middle. He can carry them both to the bed now. It's that awesome blood of yours, bro. They'll both heal up fine... well, except werewolf bites have a tendency to leave a mark, but it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. His brother already has one, what's another mark to match? ]
Just how much can Hank sense from you, exactly?
[ Yep, time for them both to cuddle in bed now that they're here. It's surprisingly comfy for a carbon-fiber coated mattress. Elijah's panic basement doesn't play around. ]
I'm almost disappointed that this whole thing didn't warrant our alpha's attention.
[ Oh hey, full service. He never liked being carted around when they were boys but he's fine with it this time, just curling into Eli as they head to the bed. Yes, it's a very nice bed. Even better with the cuddles. ]
Just base emotion and instincts stuff usually... but it's more precise if I touch my mark.
[ He kind of likes the thought of Eli having a matching scar. Ezra burrows into his big brother's chest, listening to his own blood rush through his body. He purrs a little then chuckles. ]
He's busy but I'm sure it has. He just knows I'd never hurt you.
[ Cuddles are the name of the game. At least in times like these Elijah can actually feel like the older brother taking care of his baby bro. He nuzzles into his hair and reaches down to softly caress the healing marks on Ezra's neck. There's definitely some kind of feeling happening there, one he can't quite put his finger on, but it's warm and nice and it makes Eli purr in response, even if it's not quite the same as his brother's. ]
Hopefully he thinks the same of me. I have no intention of hurting you again.
He does. He knows you're my most important person. [ Besides him, of course.
Ezra's never liked being fussed over, but in this instance... it feels really nice. Big brother's arms around him, snuggling close. The touch to the slowly healing fang imprints makes him coo softly. It feels like a warm little hum between them, like the vibration of sound that seems to make the air shake.
He reaches up to run his fingers over Eli's own wound, sighing. Another connection. ]
[ They're sure in it now. Eli sighs as Ezra touches the new mark on his neck. It's healing, but there's going to be a scar there for sure. It feels right. Another connection to hold them together when life inevitably forces them apart. They can't always be together, but that just makes times like these better. Sure, he has to share his little brother with his mate, but considering how his blood makes him feel Hank too, it's totally fine. Elijah likes Hank plenty. (Whose fault is that?) ]
He does get both of us for the price of one, so to speak.
[ Yeah, you guys are a little weird. Hank is definitely on his way to make sure everything is ok. ]
[ Really deep in it. They're so weird although that's always been the case... not hard to fall back into the codependency of their childhood, when they shared everything. This is just an extension of that, isn't it? (They'd make a therapist very rich.)
He just presses his nose into Eli's sternum more, chest vibrating with a hum and a purr. ]
Lucky bastard. [ He feels kind of drunk which is definitely because of the extreme blood loss. His skin is warm as his body works to replace it. ] All of this is worth it so we can always be together.
[ There's not even a hint of hesitation there. They would always be together now. As it should be. Which would definitely be an issue if Hank wasn't as chill as he is with the whole... this, but instinct goes a long way with these things. They're not normal by a long shot but they wouldn't have it any other way.
Sure, this means drinking your brother's blood and maybe becoming kinda sorta mated to your alpha at least while the blood is there, but Elijah really is being careful this time. Careful enough not to hurt Ezra, anyway. He cradles him against his chest, purring against him and enjoying that warmth. Eli's warmer now too, since he's got all that blood in him now. ]
I'll wake you up when he gets here. Feel free to relax for now.
[ Until Eli gets the synthetic blood thing going, he's fine with it. It really does make them feel connected, closer than they've ever been. Like it's a secret ceremony only the two of them can participate in. ]
Okay... thank you. [ He slips his arms around Eli's middle and snuffles close, shutting his eyes. Sleeping will help replenish all the blood, that's for sure.
It definitely not common for a werewolf to sleep so easily around a vampire, but hey. They do everything different in this pack. ]
[ It's rare to get a chance alone with his little brother like this. Elijah will take it happily. It doesn't matter that he's a vampire and Ezra is a werewolf. They're twins. That's all that matters. They'll always be together and nothing that tries to divide them will ever succeed. Not even death.
They stay like that for a while, Ezra sleeping softly while Elijah just touches his hair and enjoys the purrs and steady rhythm of his heartbeat. Hank has things like work, you remember what that is, Gavin? Well, not that he can really blame him when Chloe explains things and he arrives to see them both cuddling so sweetly. He's not even gonna ask—cuddles come first. Pack rules. ]
[ Ezra has nice dreams, mostly memories. Some from his perspective and others from Eli's. A sprinkling of Hank's for good measure. He just stays curled up, eventually tangling their legs together and holding him closer. Their hearts are beating in tandem.
When Hank walks in, it tugs at something in him and he starts to stir. He pries open his eyes sleepily and turns to look at his husband. Ezra smiles. ]
[ Elijah adds, scooting to give Hank some room to come cuddle in between both of them. Awful bold of Eli to assume Hank wants to cuddle him, but Hank's nose can fall for anything when Eli's fresh off of his brother's blood. Once again, it's two mates for the price of one. Hank shakes his head. He's too endeared to care. He didn't marry Gavin for nothing. He'll take him even like this, weird brother attached and all. Speaking of weird brothers, his just happens to be sporting a bite mark on his neck. Huh. ]
Looks like you guys had more than just a brotherly argument. Everything alright?
[ Hubby!! He reaches for Hank, wanting to press close. His instincts are already purring at the thought of having his mate and brother here while he's healing. So safe, so warm. ]
And he needed more blood after. But it's all good now.
[ Hank hums, somehow understanding exactly what Gavin means. I mean, sometimes you have to bite someone to calm them down. Thankfully Gavin's just a beta so he's not about to accidentally cross the streams more than they've already done, but like... they're sharing a soul so it's not like they can get any more entwined at this point. The whole thing makes Hank's head hurt a little bit when he thinks about it, so he doesn't.
Hank lays down between them, pulling Ezra into his arms and cuddling him close enough to kiss his mark. Yep, that's his mate. And he's safe, even if he probably lost a fair amount of blood. Hank's alpha instincts are very pleased. Especially when Elijah scoots in closer and cuddles in from behind. Hank purrs softly, relaxing into his mate(s?). This is exactly what he needed after a long day at work. ]
Long as you too aren't causing any trouble. I'm not against grounding you kids.
[ Just gotta bite your ridiculous vampire bro and get his head back on straight. Now he's officially part of the Pack and everything.
Once Hank is in bed, he eagerly snuffles into his chest and starts to purr loudly. Yes, perfect. He listens to his steady heartbeat and sighs. Something about proximity to the alpha makes his healing kicking up a notch in speed and he instantly feels a little less groggy. ]
Us, causing trouble? Never. [ The bite wounds on his neck are starting to finish healing over. Is it weird that he almost wishes they'd leave a permanent mark? ]
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I didn't get these chompers for nothing, y'know. Had to calm you down somehow.
[ He's quiet for a beat. Eli's heart is beating slow again. ]
Feeling any better?
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[ He knows what it feels like now. He's too tired to move out of Ezra's hold and honestly he doesn't want to, but it was... thrilling in its own way. To feel powerful. Maybe he's not as scared. He does feel a little better.
He nods. ]
I suppose so.
[ Ezra might not be his alpha, but he is his alpha's mate. They smell alike and carry the same blood. Having him close really does calm him down. Well, and he was also probably getting hungry and that didn't help either. His soul missed its twin. ]
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[ He ruffles his hair. ] But now you've leaned into it and it won't be as scary. Now you now how it feels, what to expect.
[ His own soul seems to hum happily as well. It's nice to be complete, with Eli at his side. Figuring stuff out together, like they used to. ]
You can feed on me if you need it.
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[ Hey, at least he remembers that. He'd started losing it then, his logical brain shutting down as his instincts and rage took over. It's not exactly an apology, but it's something. And he is hungry, he realizes. It's just weird. Maybe it took him longer to realize because it's a different kind of hunger. The pull to drink blood happens in his skin, like an itch and a headache rather than just a grumble in his stomach. Of course, Eli's always had trouble keeping to meals when he's distracted, so it's no huge surprise. ]
Are you sure? [ I mean, shit, Eli's the one with a bleeding neck wound but he still feels kinda bad. He reaches up to hold Ezra though, wrapping his arms around his middle to lean on him. His fangs still haven't retracted, he feels weak and tired and a little bit guilty. Sure, Ezra was trying to get a rise out of him, but he could have been a little more mature and not fallen for it. ] You keep having to take care of me.
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[ He just holds him while Eli settles and mulls things over. He can almost smell how hungry he is and it's a different hunger than the kind that makes his stomach gurgle all the time. If Eli doesn't he'll just... stop. No wonder vampire crypts are things, he guesses. ]
When have I ever offered to do something I don't want to do, Eli? C'mon, you're all clammy and shit. You'll feel better. [ He leans their foreheads together. ] Let me. I have a lot of time to make up for.
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Very well.
[ Elijah smiles softly as he pulls away from Ezra's face. He's calm now—it's different. Where last time he'd been desperate, this time he's in control. It's almost ironic considering everything, but Ezra was right. Eli leans down and sinks his fangs into his brother's neck, tasting blood and heat and life and humming softly as the sensation becomes familiar. It always feels right to be back together again. This is just an extension of that. ]
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Ezra smiles back when he does, glad things have settled. He'll always be here to take Eli's blinders down, even if it requires... teeth. On both ends. He shifts and tugs his collar down a little (even though this shirt is already ripped to shreds) and tilts his neck for him.
He hisses when the teeth sink in and he flutters his eyes. It still hurts for only a second. This time he almost... coos? It doesn't feel that bad. Maybe it gets easier the more you do it? Huh. Maybe that's why vampires seem to have dedicated... blood partners. ]
This still feels so weird. [ He manages to breath it out, sighing. ]
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It's not exactly fun for me, either.
[ Yep, that psychic connection is back and it's as strong as ever. It's probably a vampire thing—it makes sense. If you're not enthralling your victims, you'd want to keep in touch with them. Ezra's blood really does taste good, but he won't drink more than he needs this time.
After a while, Elijah releases his brother's neck and sighs. It's definitely different from how it'd felt the first time. He wipes his lips, but stays close. It's nice like this. It's just... nice, being with Ezra like this. ]
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Ezra's always been the one willing to get his hands dirty, but he'd never want to genuinely hurt Eli. Maybe that's why he'd felt so betrayed by that punch that seemed like a lifetime ago now. How things change and how they stay the same.
He can sense and smell that vitality is returning to Eli as he drinks from him. It starts to feel like a gentle hum in the back of his mind as he feeds on him. Maybe he starts to actually hum? It's hard to say.
When Eli's finished he sighs again and just lays there, waiting for his body to catch up and start healing. He cradles Eli closes, enjoying the warmth and the connection. It's nice when his blood is running through his twin's heart. ]
Tempted to take a nap now...
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But Elijah has more than just Amanda in his life now. He has Chloe and Ezra and Hank and even Connor. A pack. Well, and now that Ezra bit him it's probably even more official. Their connection feels that much deeper. He can feel that same, bone-deep warmth that comes from having his twin's blood inside him. It's a shame he's trying to come up with an alternative, because tasting Ezra's blood again just reminds him of how good it feels to be together like this. Elijah leans into Ezra's arms smiles. See, everything is better now. ]
You can, if you like. I'm sure Hank will find you here eventually.
[ And he'll find them each sporting nice new scars on their necks to boot, that'll be fun. ]
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Well, wonderful is relative. And definitely involves two big dumb Kamski twins with gaping bite wounds on their necks for the time being. They're gonna take a bit to heal, so might as well be comfy. Ezra chuckles groggily at that. ]
He will. I'm sure he's already figured out most of what happened.
[ He can definitely already hear the 'Goddammit Gavin' building, don't need their bond to know that. ]
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Just how much can Hank sense from you, exactly?
[ Yep, time for them both to cuddle in bed now that they're here. It's surprisingly comfy for a carbon-fiber coated mattress. Elijah's panic basement doesn't play around. ]
I'm almost disappointed that this whole thing didn't warrant our alpha's attention.
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Just base emotion and instincts stuff usually... but it's more precise if I touch my mark.
[ He kind of likes the thought of Eli having a matching scar. Ezra burrows into his big brother's chest, listening to his own blood rush through his body. He purrs a little then chuckles. ]
He's busy but I'm sure it has. He just knows I'd never hurt you.
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[ Cuddles are the name of the game. At least in times like these Elijah can actually feel like the older brother taking care of his baby bro. He nuzzles into his hair and reaches down to softly caress the healing marks on Ezra's neck. There's definitely some kind of feeling happening there, one he can't quite put his finger on, but it's warm and nice and it makes Eli purr in response, even if it's not quite the same as his brother's. ]
Hopefully he thinks the same of me. I have no intention of hurting you again.
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Ezra's never liked being fussed over, but in this instance... it feels really nice. Big brother's arms around him, snuggling close. The touch to the slowly healing fang imprints makes him coo softly. It feels like a warm little hum between them, like the vibration of sound that seems to make the air shake.
He reaches up to run his fingers over Eli's own wound, sighing. Another connection. ]
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He does get both of us for the price of one, so to speak.
[ Yeah, you guys are a little weird. Hank is definitely on his way to make sure everything is ok. ]
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He just presses his nose into Eli's sternum more, chest vibrating with a hum and a purr. ]
Lucky bastard. [ He feels kind of drunk which is definitely because of the extreme blood loss. His skin is warm as his body works to replace it. ] All of this is worth it so we can always be together.
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[ There's not even a hint of hesitation there. They would always be together now. As it should be. Which would definitely be an issue if Hank wasn't as chill as he is with the whole... this, but instinct goes a long way with these things. They're not normal by a long shot but they wouldn't have it any other way.
Sure, this means drinking your brother's blood and maybe becoming kinda sorta mated to your alpha at least while the blood is there, but Elijah really is being careful this time. Careful enough not to hurt Ezra, anyway. He cradles him against his chest, purring against him and enjoying that warmth. Eli's warmer now too, since he's got all that blood in him now. ]
I'll wake you up when he gets here. Feel free to relax for now.
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Okay... thank you. [ He slips his arms around Eli's middle and snuffles close, shutting his eyes. Sleeping will help replenish all the blood, that's for sure.
It definitely not common for a werewolf to sleep so easily around a vampire, but hey. They do everything different in this pack. ]
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[ It's rare to get a chance alone with his little brother like this. Elijah will take it happily. It doesn't matter that he's a vampire and Ezra is a werewolf. They're twins. That's all that matters. They'll always be together and nothing that tries to divide them will ever succeed. Not even death.
They stay like that for a while, Ezra sleeping softly while Elijah just touches his hair and enjoys the purrs and steady rhythm of his heartbeat. Hank has things like work, you remember what that is, Gavin? Well, not that he can really blame him when Chloe explains things and he arrives to see them both cuddling so sweetly. He's not even gonna ask—cuddles come first. Pack rules. ]
Alright, make some room.
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When Hank walks in, it tugs at something in him and he starts to stir. He pries open his eyes sleepily and turns to look at his husband. Ezra smiles. ]
Hey, we were waiting for you.
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[ Elijah adds, scooting to give Hank some room to come cuddle in between both of them. Awful bold of Eli to assume Hank wants to cuddle him, but Hank's nose can fall for anything when Eli's fresh off of his brother's blood. Once again, it's two mates for the price of one. Hank shakes his head. He's too endeared to care. He didn't marry Gavin for nothing. He'll take him even like this, weird brother attached and all. Speaking of weird brothers, his just happens to be sporting a bite mark on his neck. Huh. ]
Looks like you guys had more than just a brotherly argument. Everything alright?
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[ Hubby!! He reaches for Hank, wanting to press close. His instincts are already purring at the thought of having his mate and brother here while he's healing. So safe, so warm. ]
And he needed more blood after. But it's all good now.
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Hank lays down between them, pulling Ezra into his arms and cuddling him close enough to kiss his mark. Yep, that's his mate. And he's safe, even if he probably lost a fair amount of blood. Hank's alpha instincts are very pleased. Especially when Elijah scoots in closer and cuddles in from behind. Hank purrs softly, relaxing into his mate(s?). This is exactly what he needed after a long day at work. ]
Long as you too aren't causing any trouble. I'm not against grounding you kids.
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Once Hank is in bed, he eagerly snuffles into his chest and starts to purr loudly. Yes, perfect. He listens to his steady heartbeat and sighs. Something about proximity to the alpha makes his healing kicking up a notch in speed and he instantly feels a little less groggy. ]
Us, causing trouble? Never. [ The bite wounds on his neck are starting to finish healing over. Is it weird that he almost wishes they'd leave a permanent mark? ]
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