[Her tail feathers brushed Chariot's ankle once more, and Kaede pulled them both out onto the floor when the music started up again. Chariot was still taller--but their heights were much closer together. And even if her bright coloration was sure to garner some attention, Kaede paid it no mind.
There was no competition, no scrabbling for scraps of attention lest someone else whisk them away first. Not once, in all the time they were Bonded. All Kaede had to do was ask--just exist--and Chariot would answer with more affection than she deserved. It was a secure comfort she had started to forget to question.
The Chimera was often a half-step behind the other dancers; the only notice she paid them was to see what others were doing, and where. And there were a few perilous moments when a clawed foot bumped into Chariot's and Kaede almost stumbled back to keep it from landing. But she didn't fall, and held the Witch close as they circled.]
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There was no competition, no scrabbling for scraps of attention lest someone else whisk them away first. Not once, in all the time they were Bonded. All Kaede had to do was ask--just exist--and Chariot would answer with more affection than she deserved. It was a secure comfort she had started to forget to question.
The Chimera was often a half-step behind the other dancers; the only notice she paid them was to see what others were doing, and where. And there were a few perilous moments when a clawed foot bumped into Chariot's and Kaede almost stumbled back to keep it from landing. But she didn't fall, and held the Witch close as they circled.]