Pookie shifted just enough he was able to settle one of his powerful arms over Vanderly, incidentally concealing the delicate male. "Are<i>you</i>okay?" the bear's deep voice rumbled softly as he gently nuzzled his face to the male. His purple, velvety tongue absently licked over Vanderly's shoulder in a comforting gesture. He could barely recall what had put him in such a state, just that he had to protect Vanderly.