In a way a relationship was sort of like a game. Although at the end of the game there were supposed to be two winners and zero losers. It would seem the two Weres played together in a steady manner of figuring each other out â€" like how a poker player observes and notes the 'tells' a player has when they have a good hand. Both canine and feline put themselves on this game board called Life and reacted to the cards they were dealt with. Both had to endure with whatever Fate threw at them way before the two ever knew the other existed. Now that their pieces were together they were able to hop along the pathway side by side experiencing their own problems that arose. It would seem that no matter what obstacle came their way they were able to find a solution with the tools they possessed. So, in a way, this whole dating game was just another level within their ultimate board game called Life. Now with both Were's achieving the next title along with their new level to overcome it would seem that now only time would tell how they would end up and even Fate could not rig the results. As the leopard began to strut around the peculiar marked lupine she could not help, but get out a soft bark of laughter.

Although she was indeed impressed with him she could not help but find the entire thing quite amusing. Like the male prancing in front of her, she was programed to react to any male that wanted to show off, finding his showing off ideal. Her praise must have instantly set him off because it caused her eyes to spark and narrow when she noticed his muscles rippling underneath his tawny spotted frame. He was healthy...physically, his mind a bit of a tussle, but his competence he had unveiled comforted whatever concerns she held. Him showing off questioned her ties to him. Although he was the ideal and favored specimen, faults and all, she was unsure if he truly wanted her to stick around. He already had ensured his bloodline with the female panther so the she-wolf was concerned when her time would end. Both the leopard and wolf desired a more permanent tie together and already they tried taking the first step together. Sure some steps might have been mixed and some steps never should have been taken at all, but here they were on the cusp at the point of no return. The folding of his black ears along with his frown caused her own grey-ears to fold back in an apoplectic manner unsure with what she did wrong.

"Okay...I can live in the Ark with you. But...you understand what it means...when you call me girlfriend and I call you boyfriend?"

Surely the boy must understand just what those titles mean. To some such titles were given freely and yet for these two, both abused and mistreated within their own right, such titles held a bit more weight than to others. That he was willing to keep the feline panther alone and tie himself to her was such an unusual act that Raven desperately wanted to make sure just what the boy understood. She understood he wanted her at his side in the Ark, but hearing it said in such a way as he stated reassured her a small part of her. It had been awhile since she had been in that house with Alexis. Since her Sister pack gave her the house, and then came to attack her and take it away, she hadn't bothered to return to the place. She had been staying over at Lucians' warehouse for the time being and on some nights she would return faithfully to his side. Always she felt more secure when she was beside him, enjoying not only the warmth he provided, but the company. Lately before they slept they would carry on small conversations, the curly-haired woman explaining to the deviant whatever it was he questioned. Always it ended with some sort of a kiss from him, his hands barely touching her side before he stopped himself and ordered her to sleep. It was strange, even for him, but she didn't try to question it simply allowing him to be himself.

As he backed away from her in the snow she would tilt her head to the side curious. While his golden fur was replaced with his human skin, clothed surprisingly, she would do so in return. Sadly she had not dressed so very smartly. She was asleep within the hammock wearing sweats and a t-shirt hardly such suitable attire to be in the cold. Folding her arms across from her, as if to conserve body heat, she took a tentative step forward in the snow with her own bare feet unsure how he was able to do such a thing all the time. As his hands travel into his pockets she tilted her head to the side again, raising her hand and pushing some of her curly locks from her eyes. The snow clouds began to break apart and the moon once again shows itself. Her other hand would extend and stretch as his hands, briefly warm her, as they place the titanium object in her palm. Curious she would stand beside him, her shoulder touching his side as the girl's instincts quickly took control of the situation, making her believe he was capable of keeping him warm. This touch was familiar as they had done this many times in his hammock this nothing different save they were standing in the snow. Tilting her head downwards and raising the pendant to herself a crooked grin appeared on her pink lips as her blue-grey eyes widened with amazement. Long nimble fingers glided over one of the safest metals to Weres, gentle fingers tracing the feline pendant. For a moment she would look up at her dark-haired companion seeing his lopsided grin, pleased with himself. Tentatively she would place her hand around his neck and stroke the chain before pulling out the pocket watch that held the engraving of the snarling wolf, her thumb rubbing over it while her other thumb rubbed against the leopard. The curly-haired woman made the connection to the similarities and perhaps his very reason why he would give her such a piece of jewelry. It would seem he had skipped over some steps such as the duration of the relationship period when one gives another jewelry...something to be done if they had been together for a long period of time, and yet this misstep can be easily forgiven. Gifts after all are supposed to be thoughtful and not be done in steps. Soft eyes would peer into his own dark eyes, for a moment staring in them for a moment before she spoke happily in a gentle voice.

"It is very pretty Tobi, thank you."

A small grin was plastered on her face as she lifted herself on her bare toes. Her lips touching his for a moment, the first time she had made the first move, leaving him a gentle kiss. Turning her head around, one hand would clutch her golden-brown curls as she brushed them to one side of her neck, exposing for a brief moment the mark he gave her every other day. With her hair now casted off to the side her other hand would take the chain and unclasp the hook and settling it behind her and letting the chain fall along her neck. The pendant placed perfectly above her chest and just below her jugular, a prime piece of real estate that could show off his gift. Curling herself to his side, the need for warmth evident and yet for this moment there was no need to change back to the safety and comfort of fur â€" the girl far to overwhelmed with joy. As she stood at his side, her shoulder and back pressed into his side her head would tilt upwards, both leopard pendant and his bite mark apparent on her neck as she asked an innocent question in regards to her living at the Ark.

"Do I have to fight in the Ark too?"

I'd Rather Feel Pain Then Nothing At All

Raven