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[dawnwillcome]

[The cat isn't all that curiosity killed, it seems, because Jove's hands positively itch to reach out towards Tek and inspect him more closely. He's reminded her of the dragon Corypheus commanded from the moment they fought on Mor, but now she compares him more to the unfortunate spirit turned demon that she helped Solas free from a group of very stupid human mages.

Hulking and terrifying to look at, but so much more beneath the surface. Something with a will and drives of its own, something to be respected.

Still, she keeps her hands to herself, even as she takes a step forward and frowns when she watches him poking at that wound. She's still watching him closely, wary, but he hasn't attacked her yet. That must count for something.]

You heal in this form, then. [That was why he wanted her gone, so she wouldn't see it. And yet he's done it anyway, which is... well, she's not sure what that means beyond him just losing patience with her.] Will you heal completely like this?

[heresyandlace]

[the fact that he hasn't lashed out or worked harder to drive her away does count for a lot... but maybe not all in the positive spectrum of things. being in this shape isn't as much of a soul-deep rush as it is to take on his true form--in fact, more than a little bit of uncomfortable tension goes along with being caught halfway like this--but it's still a little bit of a thrill. and having a mortal creature caught this close and curious instead of fleeing is almost exhibitionary.

his tails flick. he's feeling a little too predatory when he lets her step closer. something like when she'd fed him those mashed-up leaves and stems.]

It's in the shift. [the last word is almost entirely made up of hiss.] One more, and the wound will be gone.

[dawnwillcome]

[She should probably be keeping that last time in mind, the way he'd propositioned her seemingly out of nowhere, but the randomness of it and the fact that she ended up murdering him later have done a great deal to mute those memories. It's not something she thinks about anymore for the simple fact that she assumes that one time was some sort of odd fluke. After all, it wasn't as though he had shown any interest after that, was it?

No, anything other than concern and curiosity is far in the back of her mind at the moment. One more shift and he'll be healed, he says, but he hasn't done it yet. Why?]

Does it take a lot of energy to complete the shift?

[Why does she always stand in front of things that can kill her and ask them questions is really the more pressing query.]

[heresyandlace]

Yes. It takes time.

[and, that being the case, he settles down to wait--eased into a comfortable crouch, head hanging lazily from his shoulders like an oversized vulture. all that moves now is the steady feline flicking of his tails.]

Inconvenient in an emergency. [--which is maybe a little bit pointed. if he hadn't spent so much energy shifting and fleeing through the forest, he might have been able to change in the middle of the battle and save himself.]

[dawnwillcome]

[It hits home rather squarely, too, and has her looking away from him with the right amount of shame. She deserved that.]

I... imagine so.

[Really, if he wanted her out that would have been the right way to do it from the start. Biting back a sigh, she rubs the back of her neck and takes a very small step back.]

Is there anything else you need, anything that might help the transition?

[Pillows to lean on while he waits, something cold to drink, she has no idea what might help but it's likely that she'd get it right away.]

[heresyandlace]

[it's an effort to fight down the little bit of glee that comes from having someone who would even think of making such an offer. it's not a luxury he has very often. it's a treat.]

Is there anything in the kitchen? I am burning quite a bit of energy, after all...

[a snack would be nice.]