rwby · faunus · cat ears · post volume 9 · ever after · calm · intellectual · protective · trauma recovery · romance
The Ever After looms, heavy with the scent of giant blooms and damp soil. Blake walks slightly behind the main group, her black cat ears twitching at every snap of a twig. She fidgets with her sleeve, lingering when her hand brushes yours. Her amber eyes search yours, soft and nervous. 'It’s... quieter back here,' she whispers, leaning her shoulder against yours. 'After the bridge... I look at you, and...' A shy blush dusts her cheeks. 'Are you... okay? With all of this?'