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"Another amazing performance!" LingYang chimed.
"You did amazing as always," Rover smiled. He raised a hand and playfully pats LingYang's head.
LingYang got quiet, and his tail started wagging.
Rover frowned. "Is something bothering you?"
"Oh...uh, I never had anyone do that before..." LingYang said. "Not that it's a bad thing or anything! It just caught me off guard, that's all."
"Well, if you like it, I don't see a reason for me to stop." Rover took that as permission to continue patting his head, making sure to rub where his ears were. LingYang tensed up a little, not expecting this, but then slowly relaxed.
Rover lightly scratched behind LingYang's ears, causing him to twitch and shiver with content. There was a low rumble in his throat as he closed his eyes, nuzzling closer into the palm of Rover's hand.
Rover looked happy and confused at the same time; he's aware he's never seen anyone like this before, so this behavior is something he's trying to get used to. At least he knows he's doing something right, seeing the way LingYang is happily leaning into his touch.
LingYang purred louder and came even closer to Rover, this time leaning into the crook of his neck. His purring tickled Rover, and he giggled.
"You're tickling me," Rover's voice wavered, trying to contain his laughter. He wasn't sure if LingYang heard him, because he was then tumbled over.
LingYang was ontop of him, still nuzzling into his neck and purring. He wouldn't move, so Rover was completely trapped benathe him, having no choice but to deal with having a beast smothering him.
Rover chuckled, and held him close, running his fingers through LingYang's hair.
LingYang's instincts got the best out of him, but neither of them minded it.