<em>Instead, however, he merely seems content, after that, to hold her close, displaying a surprising gentleness. His tail entwines with hers and caresses it gently, in no way insisting anything more, but merely as a show of affection. The half-dragon reaches up and gently runs his talons through her hair soothingly, repetitively, a light smile gracing his slips, though it seems as if he will not be the first to break the silence.</em>