[That he's talking like that is good, he thinks. It means he's still here and makes Cain less concerned. This is really the lowest rung, but that's going to be the most important.]
Ready to take it up a notch?
[Just a notch. He's not going full dominant in the situation yet, but that doesn't mean he can't push.]
[Considering he's talking and actually a puddle of cat is a great sign, yes. It's the most important and he's quite interested to see if everything else goes this well or... what.]
[Still with his fingers hooked under the collar he moves himself up onto his knees, using the angle to pull Husk's head up and force him to look at him. It's only a small thing, sure, but a visible shift in dynamic that might easily set him off.]
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Date: 2024-12-23 12:12 am (UTC)Ready to take it up a notch?
[Just a notch. He's not going full dominant in the situation yet, but that doesn't mean he can't push.]
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Date: 2024-12-23 01:54 am (UTC)I think so.
[Hopefully he really is, but he'll see.]
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Date: 2024-12-28 11:54 pm (UTC)[Still with his fingers hooked under the collar he moves himself up onto his knees, using the angle to pull Husk's head up and force him to look at him. It's only a small thing, sure, but a visible shift in dynamic that might easily set him off.]