Raschen could only smile fondly to the fiery maned woman who found so much comfort in the fur of his chest; the warmth of his embrace; the gentleness of his company. As she wandered to sleep he would lay in silence a few moments longer, gently grazing claw tips through her hair, the black tips swimming through the crimson sea of her mane.<br/><br/>He smiled softly, resting his muzzle above her head, holding her just a bit tight as he left for the realm of sleep himself, his hold of her so gentle and yet so firm; protective. She was so quickly becoming more important to him than whatever these creatures were. Some part of him thought he should thank them for bringing her and Taryn together this way. He sighed as he fell into a deep sleep at the side of his pale fleshed companion, long striding legs intertwining with her's to give what was left uncovered of her lower half warmth.<br/><br/>Tomorrow was going to be a rather demanding day. Tomorrow they would head for the mines...