[ He shouldn’t find satisfaction in that first cautious sip, but he feels it unfurling in his chest, filling the space behind his ribs. The ice cold blue of Phainon’s eyes staring up at him with blatant suspicion— Mydeimos had been ready for this simple interaction to be far more difficult. It would be counterproductive to snatch the cup away when Phainon is cooperating, mouthiness aside.
There’s no trap. Mydei doesn’t even intend to swap a rejected drink for a leash. Phainon lives amongst a group with no need for water or food. He needs to learn to take both when they are offered. Now that he has, sipping carefully from the offered cup, Mydei makes no move to rescind the offer. He provided a steady hold, tipping the cup gradually to allow Phainon more as the water depletes. He intends to let him empty the cup in its entirety. A reward.
Mydeimos continues to watch, not perturbed by the way the hunter’s wary eyes remain locked on him. Dry lips are freshly wet with water, glistening wetly when Phainon speaks, pulling his gaze down to watch the words form. He exhales a snort that isn’t at all offended at the snide comments. ]
You should hope as much, shouldn’t you? [ he returns to the vicious kitten in his care. ]
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There’s no trap. Mydei doesn’t even intend to swap a rejected drink for a leash. Phainon lives amongst a group with no need for water or food. He needs to learn to take both when they are offered. Now that he has, sipping carefully from the offered cup, Mydei makes no move to rescind the offer. He provided a steady hold, tipping the cup gradually to allow Phainon more as the water depletes. He intends to let him empty the cup in its entirety. A reward.
Mydeimos continues to watch, not perturbed by the way the hunter’s wary eyes remain locked on him. Dry lips are freshly wet with water, glistening wetly when Phainon speaks, pulling his gaze down to watch the words form. He exhales a snort that isn’t at all offended at the snide comments. ]
You should hope as much, shouldn’t you? [ he returns to the vicious kitten in his care. ]