♛ raven palace

@Park Hyungseok Jinah was overjoyed and hugged and kissed the little fox gently so as not to scare her but also firmly to show she was genuinely happy. What made her nearly cry with delight was the little fox cuddling tighter against Jinahs body during the hug. "Luna you are so sweet I love you" Jinah said softly as she adored the sweet little fox.

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) A soft chuckle left Hyungseok's lips as the fox immediately rubbed again Jinah's face again to clearly indicate she was very happy. It was not for Hyungseok to speak the language of the animals but he could see how excited they got. "I think that is a clear yes," he said softly.

@Park Hyungseok Jinah shyly turned to the baby fox and softly asked "what do you think little one?" She scratched behind Luna's ear as she rubbed her little head into Jinah's hand "would you like to live with me?" Her voice was so soft almost afraid the little fox would be frightened of that idea and reject it

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) The fox leaned into the gentle peck as if it wanted more or at least more cuddles. "Maybe she does, ask her?" Hyungseok said and laughed softly, watching them. "But I think she would like being with you, she already loves you lots too," he said and watched them, his heart feeling warm.

@Park Hyungseok Jinah chuckled softly and pecked the little fox on the forehead "I think you like the name Luna dont you" she smiled and looked to Hyungseok "Do you think she might want to be my companion? I mean I am falling in love with her because she is so cute but how will I know if she wants to stay with me?"

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) "Luna sounds nice. But a double name is always an option too," Hyungseok chuckled and the fox made a soft sound, nudging it's head against Jinah's nose. It was adorable to watch and he had to admit he had not seen the fox being that affectionate before.

@Park Hyungseok Jinah smiled so warmly it was almost motherly as she pet the sweet little fox, "I'm stuck between two names. Luna or Miyuki." She continued petting the sweet little fox and cooed "what do you think little one?"

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) "You are a lot sweeter than you think," Hyungseok said and chuckled, watching how the fox climbed into her lap and curled up in there. "You can use whatever name you want." He hummed and tilted his head, keeping his eyes on her. Jinah seemed to like the fox and the other way around. "Yeah, she loves cuddles so it's good. Feel free to cuddle her."

@Park Hyungseok Jinah chuckled softly "she is a lot sweeter than I am" she relaxed against the tree and to her surprise the little fox climbed into her lap, curling close to her and having a nap. Jinah smiled warmly resuming the petting of the little fox "She is really cute. But I dont know what I would call her." She smiled a little more as she said "she seems to like me"

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) "Just like you are," Hyungseok said and chuckled, letting the fox lean into the petting and smiled warmly. "She really likes you. Want to give her a name?" He watched curiously. The fox was getting so easily attached with Jinah, it was cute.

@Park Hyungseok Jinah smiled softly at the cubs little plea for attention, but her smiled faded a little hearing the cub was orphaned. She gently pet the little fox and spoke softly "She's so sweet" she gently scratched behind the little foxes ear and smiled at the tiny sound of delight as the fox pushed her head further into Jinah's hand.

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) The fox made a soft sound but leaned into the touch as if they wanted the human to pet her. "She likes getting petted. Her parents died but I made sure other animals take care of her." He smiled and gently poked the fox's nose. "She likes you, I think."

@Park Hyungseok Jinah smiled warmly "I would really like that." When the small fox appeared Jinah almost felt her heart melt as the little fox was so adorable. She couldnt have been more than six months old. "She is so cute" Jinah whispered before gently placing a hand on the resting cubs back and just lightly feeling the steady heartbeat

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) Quietly Hyungseok watched the animals getting closer, smiling softly. "I can take you out here more often with me. Not always as I often do it spontanously but from time to time. It is nice to have the animals around you. It often grounds me." He hummed and watched a small fox come over, curling up between them. "They feel comfortable around you too. It is good to see."

@Park Hyungseok Jinah smiled warmly and lightly d the Badgers head after he shuffled nearer to her. He was calm and content.
"I would love that. Getting to see so many beautiful creatures is amazing. Specially the more frightened ones" she smiled brighter as a squirrel crawled to her shoulder and sniffed her hair before getting comfy on her shoulder.

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) "You can touch them," Hyungseok said and chuckled a bit. "Do not worry, taking a treat from you means the guy trusts you." He smiled and sat down on the ground. Luckily it was dry despite the cold weather. Not that Hyungseok minded it, he could after all always use his magic. "They just know I am here to help. I've made sure they are not scared of me." He chuckled as a squirrel jumped from the tree, sitting on Hyungseok's shoulder. "I am sure they will adore you as well.

@Park Hyungseok Jinah smiled warmly and took some treats offering them to the badger. At first he was wary but gradually he came to Jinah and took the treats before lying down just a little away from her. Clearly he was unsure of her but took Hyungseoks word that she was ok.
Jinah sat on the ground by the tree watching the animals creeping out of hiding to say hello and smiled "So many creatures adore you"

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) A soft chuckle was leaving Hyungseok's lips. "How cute," he hummed and looked at Jinah. "Nah, they are just easily worried." It was not rarely, that Hyungseok ended up with bruises but more because of his own stupidity than anyone harming him. But the animals were protective of him after all. "You want to feed them treats?" he asked, holding some out for Jinah to give them to the bather. "He is actually a really sweet one. He loves cuddles."

@Park Hyungseok Jinah shook her head "I'm not worried, more concerned, I didnt want to upset anyone" she knelt behind Hyungseok so the creature who was still hidden in the bushes could see she was a friend.
Slowly the growling stopped and a badger crept out of the hiding place. He took the food and munched away now content and accepting that Jinah wasnt a threat

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) A huff left Hyungseok's lips when she punched him gently and he laughed upon hearing the growl. "Possible," he hummed and knelt down to see the creature. "Come here and meet my friend. Do not worry, she does not want me any harm." He held out his hand in a friendly way, grabbing some dried food for the animal to snack on. He always brought some treats for them. "Do not worry, I wont let them harm you," he said to Jinah and smiled at her.

@Park Hyungseok Jinah nodded smiling brightly "Its very admirable of you" she lightly punched his arm before instantly freezing as she heard a low growl from the hedges ahead of them "Did I upset one of your animal friends?" She asked cautiously
She hadnt intended to look like she was hurting Hyungseok but it had just dawned on her that a creature may have seen it that way

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) From the corner of his eyes he could see her fixing her hair and he chuckled amused. "Maybe," Hyungseok said secretive and then chuckled. "You know how often I come here, yes," he nodded and smiled softly. "I also grab a lot of herbs and other stuff like that whenever I have time."

@Park Hyungseok Jinah playfully slapped his hand when he ruffled her hair but followed anyway, fixing her hair as she stepped over a large tree root. "So you've been out here helping the animals when I dont need you in the palace?" She enquired. She always wondered where he vanished to

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) A soft laugh left Hyungseok's pretty lips and he nodded. "Yeah, I thought so. Someone cuddly fits you." He hummed and looked around, wandering freely through the woods as if it was his home. And it somehow was. "I know a few animals I helped so yeah, maybe we can check in on them." He hummed and ruffled her hair gently. "So come and follow me~" He walked no particular path as he did not need to see the way to know where he needed to go.

@Park Hyungseok Jinah considered the option of a companion that could fly but no particular creature came to mind. "Maybe... If we find one that clicks with me. I cant think of any right now though." She continued walking and smiled watching the birds sing in the trees and the squirrels hiding their acorns "I think I need a companion I can cuddle with when I go to bed." She said her tone thoughtful and soft. It was clear she wanted to be absolutely certain before commiting to anything. Typical Jinah.

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) A gentle laugh left Hyungseok's lips and he hummed. "I think we can do that. No spiders is fine, I do not think they would like you either," he joked and gently nudged her. As a child he sometimes with that fear but now he just respected it. They all had their fears so there was that. He brushed through his hair and hummed. "A fox was what came to my mind too. I think it would fit you well." He looked at her and nodded. "Or maybe something that can fly."

@Park Hyungseok Jinah thought for a moment and said "Maybe a fox or a mink" she shrugged "I dont really know if they'd like me though" at his second question she didnt hesitate to say "No spiders or insects! you know they creep me out" she was honestly terrified of spiders. Yes she could shapeshift into a raven but that didnt stop her from being afraid. She would shapeshift and fly to a high perch if a spider was seen on the floor. And if one ever landed on her she would scream and sometimes pass out. She was genuinely highly aracnaphobic

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) "So, any creature that likes you is fine or is there a certain one you'd like?" Hyungseok asked, wondering if Jinah would like a fox as a companion. It would suit her so very well and it would be adorable too, after all. She was witty and clever and foxes fit that as well. "Or anything you'd prefer to not have as a companion?" He chuckled gently. He had come across quite a few animals that should not be used as a companion but that was a whole different story.

@Park Hyungseok Jinah smiled warmly. She loved Hyungseok, just not in the way she would love a husband/partner/lover. Hyungseok was more partner in crime than partner in life.
Nodding diligently she followed his lead and saluted him playfully after the instruction on which direction.
The smile on her face not fading one bit as they continued walking. Even if they didnt find a pet for her Jinah was enjoying the free time.

@Im Jinah (Hiatus) "Puh, I am glad," Hyungseok laughed and shook his head. It was the truth. Surely, if it was simply platonic, he would marry her. But he wished her someone who honestly loved her and would cherish her more than he could. That was all he wished for. Jinah to be happy. He looked around and checked the compass and then pointed to the direction. "This way," he hummed satisfied.