It's going to be a mess when Hunter finds out. She can only hope he'll understand that Schön is as closed-off from the world as they are. But that's a problem for another day and she'll not borrow it.

"The laws of attraction are strange and complicated. I have no advice other than trying to be patient. Although, when you're ready, I've heard of a magical land called a gay bar that might be a better realm for your questing?" Again with the silliness. If vocal tones can be rolled eyes, consider these thus.

The squeeze gets a murr from her and a smile. "That's why I stayed so short, you know. I'm the optimal snuggling size like this."