[Hawke is paying attention to Anders, not Apawstate, so he doesn't see her demand for pets - he would totally pet her, otherwise. Once he's comfortably draped, with an arm slid around and under Anders' side for extra security, he sighs heavily and goes back to using Anders' shoulder as a pillow for his head.
Pearl, not in the least discouraged by her abrupt displacement, hops back up and begins walking around on Hawke's back, obviously searching for a level spot upon which she can curl back up.]
[he's still teasing, especially since Hawke is always encouraging him to spend more time with Pearl. Except then Hawke continues, and something twists in his stomach. He might not get along with Carver, but he knows how important he is to Hawke.]
I'm sorry, love.
[What else can he say? There isn't much, he knows. But since Hawke is laying on his shoulder, he shifts that arm behind him, pulling him a bit tighter, the best he can do for a hug. He, at least, isn't going anywhere.
Meanwhile, and completely unaware of the sudden change in mood, Apawstate continues her quest for attention. It is completely unfair that she, the center of this household, is being ignored during all this! So she makes her way across Anders' chest and starts determinedly rubbing herself against Hawke's chin, purring at him as endearingly as she knows how.]
[Saying it aloud has only made him feel worse, so he's sort of smashing his face against Anders' shoulder now, and taking what comfort he can from that arm around him.
...And then there is a kitten purring and smashing her flat little face against his chin.
Wow the animals in their lives sure make it hard to be upset.
Not that he's not going to pull an Anders, here...]
[Anders hugs Hawke more tightly in response. He doesn't mind at all, and their pets will be fine.
Although he has one arm free, and since he can't use that to further hug his lover, he'll reach up to pet Apawstate. She purrs louder and curls up contentedly, a warm little ball of fluff against the curve of Hawke's neck.]
[Even while that kiss does help make him feel a little better, it also causes his throat to tighten, making it kind of hard to speak...so he doesn't, instead opting to snug his arm even more firmly around Anders while closing his eyes and pressing his face against him.]
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[Hawke is paying attention to Anders, not Apawstate, so he doesn't see her demand for pets - he would totally pet her, otherwise. Once he's comfortably draped, with an arm slid around and under Anders' side for extra security, he sighs heavily and goes back to using Anders' shoulder as a pillow for his head.
Pearl, not in the least discouraged by her abrupt displacement, hops back up and begins walking around on Hawke's back, obviously searching for a level spot upon which she can curl back up.]
Carver's gone.
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[he's still teasing, especially since Hawke is always encouraging him to spend more time with Pearl. Except then Hawke continues, and something twists in his stomach. He might not get along with Carver, but he knows how important he is to Hawke.]
I'm sorry, love.
[What else can he say? There isn't much, he knows. But since Hawke is laying on his shoulder, he shifts that arm behind him, pulling him a bit tighter, the best he can do for a hug. He, at least, isn't going anywhere.
Meanwhile, and completely unaware of the sudden change in mood, Apawstate continues her quest for attention. It is completely unfair that she, the center of this household, is being ignored during all this! So she makes her way across Anders' chest and starts determinedly rubbing herself against Hawke's chin, purring at him as endearingly as she knows how.]
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[Saying it aloud has only made him feel worse, so he's sort of smashing his face against Anders' shoulder now, and taking what comfort he can from that arm around him.
...And then there is a kitten purring and smashing her flat little face against his chin.
Wow the animals in their lives sure make it hard to be upset.
Not that he's not going to pull an Anders, here...]
Your cat wants something.
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She wants you to pet her. It's a sign of affection.
[Just as Hawke has to explain dogs to him, he's explaining cats to Hawke.]
She's probably feeling left out of all these cuddles.
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[And he smashes his face into Anders' shoulder just a little more firmly, and pulls his one-armed embrace just a bit tighter, to emphasize this.]
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Although he has one arm free, and since he can't use that to further hug his lover, he'll reach up to pet Apawstate. She purrs louder and curls up contentedly, a warm little ball of fluff against the curve of Hawke's neck.]
I'm feeling popular today.
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[Well, popular with Hawke, anyway. BUT that's really all that matters, right? Right.]
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[because teasing really is easier]
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[twisting a bit, he manages to place a kiss above Hawke's eyebrow, the only spot he can really reach.]
I'll just stay right here, then.
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[Even while that kiss does help make him feel a little better, it also causes his throat to tighten, making it kind of hard to speak...so he doesn't, instead opting to snug his arm even more firmly around Anders while closing his eyes and pressing his face against him.]
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Are you tired?
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[Just upset. 8(]
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[Because he's not sure how to read Hawke right now, and he wants to get this right. Also, if they're not talking, he might fall asleep again.]
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[Honestly, he just needs Anders to be close, and since he's basically smashed up against him, everything else is optional at this point.]
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[juuust a warning.]
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[He's always after Anders to eat more and to sleep more, he's not going to complain if he actually does one of those things!]
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[He thinks. He's not sure how long he napped for, but he's worried. :< ]
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[And even then Hawke probably won't. >.>]
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