[carpe] Closed to friends/family- It's that time again

[misborncat]

This time Asato was ready for it. The feelings of restlessness, of warmth, and of a desire to be around people was enough of a warning to send him out into the woods again. He was armed with his sword, blankets, a tent and enough supplies to last him a week just in case.

When he'd made camp, far away from everyone, it was already much too hot and he curled up on his blankets, shutting his eyes and curling up on himself.


It's spring and that means it's time for Asato and his heat. He'll be away from the Mansion for a little over a week and will not be friendly to strangers or people he doesn't totally trust.

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[misborncat.livejournal.com]

There's really not much in the way of rutting going on. Mostly just a rather pathetic sight of a black-furred cat curled up on himself, alternating between softly whimpering and panting from the fever.

[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

When he finally finds his friend, Merlin crouches, so as to be on his level. "Asato," he calls, quietly.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Ears flicking at the voice, Asato uncurls and looks up at Merlin. His cheeks are flushed from fever and embarrassment.

"Sorry..."

[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

"Don't apologize," Merlin replies gently. "May I come closer?"

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato nods, shifting to give Merlin room to sit on his bedroll if he wants.

[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

Merlin wanders over and sits next to Asato, arms open to offer him a hug. "Come," he says gently.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

He doesn't need much encouragement. Asato trusts Merlin totally and he'll move to crawl into that offered hug, tucking his face against Merlin's shoulder.

[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

Merlin reaches to put a hand on Asato's head, to stroke his fur soothingly. "There, there, it's alright," the wizard murmurs.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato purrs softly at the stroking, taking the offered comfort gratefully.

[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

There are no further words said - but Merlin will be there to hold Asato as long as he needs, and will snuggle there for a while.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Want to ftb?

[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

Was gonna say XD