This is a continuation of “Nightmares Steeped in Crimson.” Around two months have passed since this life changing event for the dragon and lion in their relationship. Rihnn is recuperating from another werebear transformation, and not only does Yazka voice his disdain for the colder, approaching days of a Dravanian winter, he also brings to Rihnn's attention his homesickness, wanting to return to Thavnair to check on his family and report to Ahewann. He poses an awaited question to Rihnn about him hopefully joining him on this trip.

Doing things a little differently this time and adding in a gpose set that correlates to the writing, thanks to Tashi/Khian <3

WRITER’S NOTE:

Writing is in RP format between Tashi/Khian & Cillian.

🤎 - Yazka: Tashi/Khian

💜 - Rihnn: Cillian

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Pushing the door open to his cabin, Rihnn threw his belongings on the floor with an irritated long sigh, accompanied by a low growl. He was utterly exhausted. Drained and hungry and sore and a hot mess. He wreaked of wet dog, as usual when he would return from his monthly outings to Coerthas, the smell making his stomach lurch. Rihnn glanced around the empty living room of his home while he pulled some pieces of dried meat from his cupboard to nibble on, noticing Yazka was not here currently. Probably out in the stables, or out in the wilds, or… something. He hasn't seen him for a few days now.

It had been just over two months since that horrific encounter happened between Yazka and the werebear. His mind flashed back to that awful night, and that less than pleasant conversation they had the following days in the middle of the road outside of Tailfeather. It took all of Rihnn's brainpower to convince him that all of it actually transpired in the first place. There was always that nagging fear in the back of his mind that something bad could still happen; the nightmares still plaguing his sleep at times and reminding him what could have happened. And the last few times after their post coital activities, if Yazka was staying with him, they would crop up briefly and force him awake, causing him to hold the little lion all the closer to his body to make sure he was still tangible in his arms.

Yazka...

Rihnn didn't know what to call them at this point in time. The dragon man was not one for committed relationships, but he didn't dare put a label on anything. He's never had such a concept this close. All Rihnn knew was that he was beginning to realize how much he wanted to put forth the effort to keep Yazka in his life, even though he was kind of terrible at it.