7/13/2025, 12:53 AM
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Although his hearing was keen, he didn't quite catch the man's approach until a low chuff coasted across the meadow. Cupid's ears twitched, then flattened sheepishly against his skull as he rolled to his paws. The world spun dizzyingly beneath his feet for a moment, his stomach lurching - although the embarrassment was enough to quell the worst of it for now. He hadn't found the right moment yet to introduce himself to the two newcomers to the pack.
These circumstances - ruffled pelt, cursing at a squirrel, and obviously hungover - were not the best ones for making a good first impression. Cupid was not in the habit of letting his life spiral so far out of his control that he couldn't manage presenting a façade of pleasant invitation, especially to those not yet within his inner circle. Enjoying the festivities? asked the man, his voice a pleasant rumble. Cupid adjusted his posture until he could face the sound. His haunches rested in the nest of crushed grasses he'd slept within, squinting a bit thanks to his hangover even though he - thankfully, for once - couldn't see the sunlight.
Last night? Quite -A boyish grin fleetingly crossed his features, before he winced slightly at the headache's triumphant return.
Now, not so much.The cherub worked to gather his scattered wits about himself, aiming to reply to the newest addition to their collective charmingly when a new presence arrived in a whirlwind.
A strong-smelling herb was procured next to his velvet muzzle, the man's whiskers twitching in time with his nose as he breathed in the new, unexpected scent and sense of the rosemary's prickly leaves against his skin. His ears flicked forward, then wilted once again in bashfulness as the she-wolf's lavender scent enveloped him.
Oh-!Cupid offered a measly smile as repayment for Siru's help. He was a little overwhelmed - by his own hangover, by the two strangers he had yet to get to know, and most of all: by their kindly attention, particularly while he was more vulnerable than usual. Siru offered a tea, and Cupid curled his tail around his paws, dutifully mouthing at the sprig of rosemary so as not to be rude.
That's very kind of you, thank you.He replied.
I must apologize, I'm not usually in such a state.
