The... that what? [He looks so confused, then slowly raises his hands. ] Y-Y'know what, if that's gonna be a mood killer, we'll put a pin in that for later. It sounds like it would be a mood killer.

[He's making some great progress and Varian is very proud of him!

He returns the kiss with a happy hum, pressing close to this partner, finding such comfort in it. Even more so when Jun starts playing in his hair, his eyes drifting closed as he leans into it contentedly. He lets out a long, slow breath, letting his partner's words wash over him.

Because Jun is right. They'd made so much progress over his fear of his wolf form, Varian had learned to not hate it. Hell, he'd learned to start to embrace it- to find the same joy in it as Jun does. To accept it as a part of him, not something to be feared or despised.

But this had rattled him. Reminded him of how dangerous he could be if he lost control. He doesn't want to hurt anyone, and he certainly doesn't want to lose control of himself like that again. But having the reminder is like an anchor, saving him from the storm threatening to ruin all the progress they'd made. A tiny smile pulls at the corners of his lips. ]

I know. I know we're both safe out here. [His hand moves up to gently curl around Jun's wrist as it plays in his hair. ] I am the wolf.. I remember.