And They Call It Puppy Love (Valentine's Day Bonding)

The Angel familiar bounced in place from where they remained. The excitement seemed to leech from them to their mate, who had been silent almost the entire time. This was the moment that they'd all been waiting for, for what had seemed like far too long. There was no hesitation when the winged dachshund pranced right up to Reprise. You are kind without being naïve, they began. And know the value of protecting those you care about, the hellhound added. And it is for this reason that we choose you. With these words the Angel seemed to melt into a pulsing light that rushed through Reprise, taking the form of a ridiculously fluffy canine with an equally fluffy tail as their Omega mate pressed a cold nose into Reprise's hand.

Bond! How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways Angel Familiar Cariad and I Can't Wear It On My Sleeve Male Omega Hellhound to Reprise!

With both of them having taken their places by Reprise's side, the second pair to make their judgement known were the Fantasma volan and her Cloud mate. They surveyed the remaining candidates thoughtfully, but after a few moments of silence it was the Fantasma who spoke.

You loses much, she declared, her gaze finally settling on Nessa. No replace for what taken, the mistwatcher added softly. But help you feel not lonely? And tracks down baddie, the volan added, a toothy grin upon her muzzle. Together the pair of them approached Nessa, the Cloud pressing herself gently against the lizardfolk's side while the Fantasma beat her wings and let out a victorious howl.

Bond! Wild Nights Should Be Our Luxury Female Fantasma Volan and A Melody That's Sweetly Played In Tune Female Cloud Mistwatcher to Nessa!

The Tellar had to nudge his mate awake again, a soft chuckle escaping him as the Dust yawned and managed to get to his feet. Like the previous pairs, all of which had chosen to sit near their new Bondeds, they took the center of the circle where they had previously asked their question. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, the Tellar started, glancing between Kemori and Nadira. And because of that, we have decided to choose someone who's way too serious for her own good. And we be choosing Nadi-Nadi, the Dust hummed, the two canines turning their attention to Nadira. Needing to relax, yes. Life not all about fight fight fight all the time. The Tellar chuckled again and nodded in agreement, nudging his mate again before trotting towards Nadira and dipping his head. We hope you will have us.

Bond! A Lovely Apparition Male Tellar Illaro and With Drowsy Head And Folded Wing Male Dust Mistwatcher to Nadira!

With both Dust and Tellar taking their spot at their newest bonded's side, Kemori was the last one. And it seemed only natural, perhaps, that a certain Scrimshaw sumine didn't even wait before pouncing on the kitsune, knocking him to the ground and beginning to lick his face! And here I had a whole speech planned out like the others, the Defteros grumbled good-naturedly, shaking his head. Regardless, Kemori, you have won my mate and I over with your obvious loyalty to your other half and we would be remiss not to take advantage of the fact that you have so much in common with us. Luckily his energetic mate finally stepped back, her eyes bright with joy and her tail wagging a mile a minute.

Bond! Ancient Histories of Pain Male Defteros Ylz and Love Alone Can Lend You Loyalty Canine Female Scrimshaw Sumine to Kemori!

Somewhere along the line, however, All That's Best Of Dark And Bright Female Quessar Illaro and Leave A Kiss But In The Cup Female Alpha Hellhound had slipped quietly back into the forest from which they'd come.