Author's note: Light sexuality Boneflower Windlass was reclining in her seat, smiling cheerfully at Eroket and Talrid, not taking place in their conversation but listening with rapt attention. Eroket leaned back in his seat, amber eyes rolling slightly as Boney wrapped an arm around his waist and her head on his shoulder, yawning slightly as morning's last light vanished beneath the horizon, leaving the town to the darkness and night.
Eroket stifled a yawn, doing better then his golden furred ferret compatriot who did not bother to mask his lethargy.
"Lack of sleep seems to be getting to you, Tal." Ero replied with a smile, knowing full well Talrid's previous nights with the female ermine beside him. Talrid's red rimmed eyes narrowed as he muttered an irritable reply and leaned back in his seat, blinking several times.
"Shaddup.anyways, we're leaving tomorrow?"
Ero nodded, Boney pulled her head up quickly, nearly cracking Ero on the chin. "Yer leavin'?"
Ero nodded. "Have to.Kalis sent us a message yesterday.wants up to rendezvous at some location." He shrugged apologetically. "Sorry, Boney."
Boney pouted for a moment, then hugged Eroket tightly, causing him to gasp for air when she released him. "I'll miss ye.promise ye'll see me again?"
"You can count on it," Ero replied with a smile. "On friendlier terms next time, I hope."
Boney nodded, smiling cheerfully, sapphire eyes shining. "Can we 'ave one night alone, just in case?"
"No." Ero replied firmly.
"Pleeeeease?" Boney's eyes widened, her lower lip trembling as she clasped her paws together in a pleading gesture. "We'll have fun, Erry! I promise!"
"I said no, Boneflower."
"Hmph." Boney folded her arms and pouted, then brightened and turned to Talrid. "You're free though, right, Tal?"
Tal grinned, despite his exhaustion. "Wouldn't miss it."
"Yay!" Boney giggled. "You're much nicer then mean Ero."
"I know." Talrid replied with a smirk, Ero rolled his eyes.
"'Mean Ero?'"
"Yes!" Boney pouted again, turning away from him. Talrid grinned at Ero's discomfort. "Oh, lighten up, the both of you."
"Fine, fine." Boney giggles and places her arms around Ero's neck, rubbing his shoulders. "Thanks fer tellin' me all about how the world's goin'. It was interesting to say the least.
"No problem." Ero smiled. "Not much to do here but talk."
"Oh, I'm sure there are other things.right, Talrid?" Boney grinned at him in a seductive manner, lashes fluttering.
"You'd make a hell of a Calpathion." Talrid grinned, leaning over to kiss her cheek.
"Naah.I like bein' free, Tal.y'know that.wanna go?"
Talrid nodded and stood, Ero stood as well. "I'm tired myself.gonna go to sleep early."
Talrid grinned, moving closer to Boney. "I'm hoping to see you again too, Boney.well, I think we'll be going to bed."
"Have fun." Ero muttered, starting for the stairs to his room. "Don't have too much fun.we have to get going tomorrow."
Boney leapt forward, hugging Ero tightly. "I'm sorry to see ye leave, Eroket! I hope we see each other soon.I really hope ye win th' war.:
"So do I, Boney." Eroket smiled, disentangling himself from her. "So do I."
He walked up to his room, Talrid and Boneflower following his example. Ready for bed, if not for sleep.