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It was easiest in moments like this.
Garfield was curled up in Raven’s lap, today in the shape of a large, green golden retriever. Her legs were tucked primly together against the softness of the couch, though it was hard to make them out under the mound of green fluff and wagging tail. His head tilted to the left as he leaned into where her pointed, blunt nails dragged through the fur under his chin.
Everything little thing about his life was so complicated. Ever since the moment he got up from that sweaty hospital bed in the Congo. Even when it got better and he became a titan - every high came balanced with a tortuous low. Like, lots of torture, usually…
Raven frowned before upping the ante with scratchies behind his left ear.
Mmm, but the best part of not being human was getting to leave humanity behind every now and then. Not just in combat, but as a treat.
To think, rad, naturally green hair was the first thing he liked about his abilities. But that was before he’d experienced moments like this. Raven’s signature smell blended with soap and freshly washed blankets. Scratchies and headpats that kept his tail wagging and, fortunately for him, no words necessary. No way for him to get carried away or awkward or whatever and mess it all up.
With a couple of gentle goodbye pats, Raven ceased the petting and shook out her hands where the numbness had started to set in. Before Garfield could unleash more than one disgruntled whimper and actual puppy dog eyes, she threw her arms around his neck. He leaned into her and closed his eyes. He felt her smile as she nuzzled her face into his fur.
It was the easiest thing in the world to nuzzle back, and curl up to sleep.