<blockquote><div><cite>Allie wrote:</cite>"WAHOO! I knew you'd come through for me, Ureck! You're the best buddy a girl can have, ya know that?"</div></blockquote><br/><br/>Ureck chuckled at Sherani's enthusiastic response, a warm tingly feeling working its way through his body. It held an incredible amount of satisfaction to the collie to see her so happy, and although it seemed like just a silly little bet in his mind he could get a real sense over what it must mean to the shifter. He could only wonder what her relationship with the chief's daughter could be to warrant such a drastic measure... Nonetheless, he remained willing to fill the role Sherani needed, and he could only hope he could be convincing enough to fit that bill.<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Allie wrote:</cite>"H-hey, Ureck... Y...you mean like backin' each other up when we get into this whole Gorvax raid thing, right? You're not talkin' about L...lo...lo..."</div></blockquote><br/><br/>The dog immediately picked up on Sherani's change in behavior, his happy feeling fading quickly as she began to blush. Ureck hadn't meant much beyond a little jest with his words, merely trying to reassure her she didn't always have to "pretend" finding a guy. However, it quickly became clear to the dog that his statement had hit a different mark entirely, and when the shifter headed off to join the others abruptly he could only grit his teeth and scratch his head for a few moments. Eesh... he really should've thought this through a lot more... Best to diffuse the situation while he could.<br/><br/>"Hey, wait Sherani!" he called, jogging up to her (if she allows!). "I did not mean anything through words. I... I am sorry if I made you uncomfortable. I... I..." It was then the collie realized he was at a loss for words. What could he say? That he<span style="font-style: italic">didn't</span>want to fall in love with her? He could only imagine how THAT would make her feel, and it wasn't long before Ureck began to feel just as awkward as she did.<br/><br/>"Umm... needless to say, I will do what you've asked of me. Nothing more or less, if you do not want it."