The pair shared a silent meal together, not that he was entirely complaining. He was used to company that was silent, once knowing a woman that took ages to speak. A time that he was certain would never come. Gekirin had come to peace with knowing that there might be others out there like her, but did his best to not get attached. So when this pretty face made a laugh his way through a bark, it did not shatter him the way that she might have thought. Rather it just pushed him further. That's okay, I like a challenge. Gekirin barked a chuckle back, his eyes attempting to meet hers in a fiery show of challenge. I'll get it some day, somehow. I'm sure of it. A small smile appeared once again, his attention then turning back to the carcass as he eyed another piece of meat.

Midge