Gostir watched her closely as she seemed to be silent for a bit and that worried the Tollaire man. Ears twitching as her words hit his ear drums. I intend to keep that promise. Reassuring her was something he would get used to. Gostir knew that she had hesitations about them. That he would leave her like everyone else did but Gostir was her for the long haul unless she told him to leave. Granted that may not even work. Moving closer towards her, Gostir would brush her cheek with a small kiss. I promise to never leave your side unless it is you that wants me gone. He would whisper to her.

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No- I know, I know. She tried to reassure him (and a bit of herself too). She quickly lifted a paw and reached over, aiming to lightly brush it assuringly against his paw. She leaned over to nestle the crown of her head into his neck, nuzzling lightly into him. She knew he would keep it. She wanted him to keep it. His lips lightly pressed onto her cheek in his kiss and she felt herself warming in the face, girlish happy blush in her cheeks. I would wither without you beside me. I always want you here. Where we go, what we do, I don't care. Just him. They could figure the rest out as it came. Kiss me again?

She seemed to be trying to reassure herself and Gostir didn't like it. She shouldn't have to and he presses against her gently before her words came to his ears. I'm not going anywhere. If it wasn't for you, I'd be surrounded by chaos. My family is known for our tempers and since I've met you.. He would whisper against her cheek, Let's just say you hold the key to the dragon's cage, habibi. my love. He loved her more than she realized. More than he realized. And at her request, Gostir moved to kiss her again. A rumble echoing in his chest as he breathed in her scent.

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Oh trust me .. She began with a tired sigh. ... I get the family thing. They weren't carbon copies of one another. But any kind of family stuff ran deep, could wear you down. As simple as tempers. As tough as tension. He was as big a relief to her as she seemed to be for him. She knew how great that relief could be, and she was happy to learn she could offer some of the same back to him. I think I'll keep you. She said with a big, warmed grin on her red rubied features. The world flicking out of focus from the corners of her eyes. Until just he was in her focus.

She was right. She did know the family thing and therefore they had something in common more than they realized. Once again pressing his nose into her cheek, fiery jewels closing as he breathed in her delicious perfume. She was intoxicating and even though every ounce of his body. Every fiber, wanted to take her. To make that delicious thing called love but he wouldn't. Not until she was ready. I've already decided I'm going to keep you. He would muse, purring against her fur as he just enjoyed her company. Surprising, for someone who was anti-social he did rather enjoy Sana's company much more than he had anticipated and he was grateful for that in truth.

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Would you rest easier if we found a pride to live with? She would not count on it being a long lasting thing, homes rarely were. It would be no different to her if they were living alone out here or miles away under some one else's banner. But if it made the difference to him she would succumb to it then. For however long it lasted this time. I wouldn't know where to begin, I don't know if my mother or brother have found anywhere since... So we'd have to figure out where for ourselves. Strangely tantalizing, despite how rarely Sana thought of her own interests first.

Her question left him falling into silence. She had become used to her home falling apart where as he had never really had a place to call home. He wanted to change that but if that was going to happen he needed a place to stay, to train so that he could keep her from being taken from his side. It would ease my worries on you being taken from my grasp. He would state bluntly towards her. I don't want some greedy boy trying to claim you thinking he can have you. Which would only cause Gostir to tear his balls out and feed it to him. But she mentioned her family and Gostir glanced towards over to her. We will find them in time but for now, let's focus on just us. No one else. He would nudge her shoulder gently.

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That she could agree on. They'd worry about this all later. Right now, this moment, was for them. The only thing we can rely on. She said with some confidence in her voice. It was not so much that she had shaken all of her insecurities and fears of being left by him. But she did believe he was the least likely thing in the world to change and drift from her side. Homes would, rulers would, maybe even family could (beloveds, parents, siblings). Willingly or not they had all left and she knew them to fail. They would again, her world would crumble and she thought for sure he would be standing on the last remaining piece of it with her as long as he could...

He nudge her shoulder and in response her head curled around to weave below his chin, nuzzling the edge of his jaw with the side of her muzzle while enticed to give him numerous affectionate kisses upon his dark muzzle. Have you claimed me then Gostir? What do you claim me as? She asked of him Having an idea herself but hearing him say it would be all the better.

Her words caused a purr to escape from his chest. Granted, Gostir could rely on his family. Though he was not part of the physically, mentally he was. He knew that his parents would support him in the things he does but even if they didn't there was a chance he wouldn't be inflicted by it. No. Right now his sole purpose was to make sure that they were taken care of. Sana was his priority right now. Not his family or hers. But theirs. Fiery jewels closed as she nuzzle her way under his chin and kissed his dark muzzle. A rumble echoing in his ears from her affection as he returned it in kind. However, her question caused him to pause and think. He had never thought of what their relationship was. It had not been made official and though Gostir knew he loved her, the Tollaire hadn't put a title to it until now. I would like to think of you as my wife. He would begin, glancing over to her. Become a Tollaire. To stand beside me, and I beside you. We can conquer anything thrown at us. Rule if we so wished. Make their own EMPIRE.

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She didn't know if putting a title to it would change anything for them. She felt the strength of their bond, felt comfort in his presence and feared the loss of him at her side. It was just a word, nothing that could magically change anything. But it was something he wanted, something that would have no negative effect Sana could perceive for herself. She smiled and coiled her body tightly to his, burying her nose down into his young and still growing mane to revel in his aroma. Queen Sana Tolliare. She said, dragging her tongue upwards to groom at his mane, teeth gently and playfully nipping at the lines of his jaw and the tender parts of his throat and neck teasingly. I like it.