( That surprises her almost as much as the hug; of course, things have changed between them since their first, stormy meeting, but she never quite expected him to say something like that.
That's not to say she doesn't appreciate it, because she sincerely does. So much so that, when she finally pulls away, it's not completely. Just enough for the fingertips of one hand to come up to his jaw, barely touching him as she presses a small kiss to the opposite cheek. )
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Date: 2020-10-05 07:47 pm (UTC)From:[ He speaks in a low growl, his arms tightening around Mallaidh as if to shield her from anything that might try to hurt her. ]
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Date: 2020-10-05 08:50 pm (UTC)From:( That surprises her almost as much as the hug; of course, things have changed between them since their first, stormy meeting, but she never quite expected him to say something like that.
That's not to say she doesn't appreciate it, because she sincerely does. So much so that, when she finally pulls away, it's not completely. Just enough for the fingertips of one hand to come up to his jaw, barely touching him as she presses a small kiss to the opposite cheek. )