They had left a lady waiting, oh yes, they had. Nares flared at the inconvenience, she continued to give them both a hard look. Inside her mind was screaming, "What the hell are you waiting for?" She had practically set herself up on a silver platter for taking, why she had even encouraged even encouraged their hostility. Not a single bite, no not today. Tut, tut.
Just in time one decided to be bold, to approach upon her bubble and lay his claim. Ah, a good boy that was more like it. After all, she was a prize. She straightened as he neared, holding herself up to her full height though she was still stunted in comparison.
She is a statue.
Her insides burn as he makes his advance, his metal maw brushing her skin. No, caressing her skin, the simplest of touches. His pelt is cool,smooth as he brushes along side her own. She doesn't move, not a flinch until he is finished. His song reaches her auds, another question for her. Would she come? Well she wasn't getting any younger standing out here. "Of course," she says simply with a dip of her crown. Little words for conversation, but they might have more to discuss on the way, or once settled in her new home. Away from prying ears and eyes. She makes no mistake when she takes her place, dial turning towards him. They had best be off, she seems to say with a flick of her tail.
