[ Being a wolfskin has its perks. He feels a raw, physical power that despite his many years of fighting in wars has never been present in his body before, and his senses have heightened to almost frightening degrees. All in all, even though it was an accident, it wasn't that bad.
But there's one thing that Laslow isn't quite used to yet: his own tail. As much as he reminds himself of its existence, every time he sees it out of the corner of his eye it startles him. ]
Gah-! [ Wherever Keaton is, he'll suddenly hear a very distinct yelp that is no doubt the sound of Laslow getting spooked again by his own tail. Please save him. ]
[Keaton had done an oopsie. Last full moon, Keatonh ad lost himself, gotten a little too into a moment with Laslow, bitten a little too hard, and done a very big oopsie. He turned Laslow into a wolfskin. An while he did think being a wolfskin was very awesome, way better than being human he didn't get why Laslow was so upset at first, he did still feel a little guilty.
Laslow is his mate, so Keaton was always going to take care of him regardless of what happened, but now Keaton is extra taking caring of him. He's taking responsibility for his actions and help ease Laslow into the whole wolfskin thing. So he's never that far away from Laslow. Even now, Keaton's only a hop skip away from Laslow so he hears that yelp loud and clear.
He just doesn't see what's caused the yelp. So as soon as he hears it, Keaton comes barreling in Laslow's direction ready to maul whatever is causing his mate distress.] Laslow!!
[ This won't probably be embarrassing - it will definitely be embarrassing.
His new fluffy ears perk and his tail swishes behind him because, startled as he may be, he is always happy to see his boyfriend - but that extra movement only makes him more skittish, and he more or less throws himself at Keaton at the first opportunity. ] Th-there's something there, behind me...!
[ The only thing notable thing Keaton will see behind him is his tail wag wag wag wag wagging away. ]
[Laslow throws himself at Keaton and Keaton, in turn, holds his boyfriend close to his chest to protect him. He bares his teeth and holds his arm out in front of them in a blocking stance but his claws are extended. He's ready to attack - fight for his mate's life!!]
Where?!
[But after a moment... there's silence except for the growl rumbling from Keaton himself and the swish swish of Laslow's tail. He drops his arm just an inch.]
[ Laslow definitely feels safer in Keaton's embrace - but the fact that he can't tell what the mysterious shadowy figure that keeps popping up is concerns him. ]
I- I don't know! I keep seeing it out of the corner of my eye, behind me. [ Swish... swish... swish.......... can Keaton put two and two together yet? ]
[Keaton keeps looking but he?? Doesn't see anything?? Besides Laslow's tail, still wagging wildly.
Oh.
Oh boy. Keaton watches Laslow's tail making sure that he can grab it on the first try; no point in spooking Las more. He keeps a hold on it for a second or two, or three, and waits.] ... Issit still there, buddy?
[ Laslow doesn't even need to look - he feels Keaton grab his tail and he turns red, realizing his mistake. ]
Keeeaaaatooon...! [ Time to hide in Keaton's shoulder and never come out again!! This is the third time something like this has happened to Laslow in three weeks and he's just about ready to die from embarrassment now!!! ]
Awwww Laslow!!! It's okay! [He smoothes out the fur of Laslow's tail and then gives it a little pat. Pats his butt for good measure too.] If I lost my tail, I'd be lookin' for it constantly!
[ Laslow just whines and tries to bury even more in Keaton's shoulder than he already is. ] This is so embarrassing... why does this keep happening to me? [ wwweeeehhhhhhh ]
Oh, yeah. [Also, it's hard enough for Keaton to not chase his own tail. A tail with a stick attached to it? Terrible idea.] Something that makes noise then.
Like a bell? [ which... would be really cute... a little jingle when his tail wags excitedly because boyfriend. ] Then, would you go into town with me? We'll have to find one big enough for my tail.
[Without further ado, they go into town together to find some bells! And while there are a multitude of distractions (keaton finding odd trash and trinkets in stalls, laslow becoming enamored with beautiful yet unaffordable dance wear, or the two of them just being far too schmoopy with each other) they end up finding a very cute set of bells to wrap around Laslow's tail.
And so Laslow will jingle until he gets used to his new wolf tail, and maybe even continue to after.]
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But there's one thing that Laslow isn't quite used to yet: his own tail. As much as he reminds himself of its existence, every time he sees it out of the corner of his eye it startles him. ]
Gah-! [ Wherever Keaton is, he'll suddenly hear a very distinct yelp that is no doubt the sound of Laslow getting spooked again by his own tail. Please save him. ]
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Laslow is his mate, so Keaton was always going to take care of him regardless of what happened, but now Keaton is extra taking caring of him. He's taking responsibility for his actions and help ease Laslow into the whole wolfskin thing. So he's never that far away from Laslow. Even now, Keaton's only a hop skip away from Laslow so he hears that yelp loud and clear.
He just doesn't see what's caused the yelp. So as soon as he hears it, Keaton comes barreling in Laslow's direction ready to maul whatever is causing his mate distress.] Laslow!!
[This will probably be, uh, embarrassing.]
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His new fluffy ears perk and his tail swishes behind him because, startled as he may be, he is always happy to see his boyfriend - but that extra movement only makes him more skittish, and he more or less throws himself at Keaton at the first opportunity. ] Th-there's something there, behind me...!
[ The only thing notable thing Keaton will see behind him is his tail wag wag wag wag wagging away. ]
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Where?!
[But after a moment... there's silence except for the growl rumbling from Keaton himself and the swish swish of Laslow's tail. He drops his arm just an inch.]
...... where?
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I- I don't know! I keep seeing it out of the corner of my eye, behind me. [ Swish... swish... swish.......... can Keaton put two and two together yet? ]
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Oh.
Oh boy. Keaton watches Laslow's tail making sure that he can grab it on the first try; no point in spooking Las more. He keeps a hold on it for a second or two, or three, and waits.] ... Issit still there, buddy?
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Keeeaaaatooon...! [ Time to hide in Keaton's shoulder and never come out again!! This is the third time something like this has happened to Laslow in three weeks and he's just about ready to die from embarrassment now!!! ]
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Maybe we can attach something to it to remind you it's there til you get used to it. Like a stick.
[Or a bell, you idiot.]
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Like a bell? [ which... would be really cute... a little jingle when his tail wags excitedly because boyfriend. ] Then, would you go into town with me? We'll have to find one big enough for my tail.
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But oh!!! Keaton perks up all over again.] I'll go with you! It shouldn't be too hard to find!
[Because, like, cow bells, yeah? But also a string of little bells wrapped around would also be mega cute.]
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He leans up to give Keaton an affectionate kiss on the cheek (his hero!), feeling once more like his usual cheerful self. ] Then, shall we be off?
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And so Laslow will jingle until he gets used to his new wolf tail, and maybe even continue to after.]