[He freezes for a moment at that, the pang of fear hitting him hard. He doesn't want to come back. He doesn't want to even this little bit, but -- he's accepted this incident already. He tries to tell himself the greater eventuality won't come to pass. He won't let it. If it comes to it-- No, he just won't let it happen. Whatever that means. But for now he'll cover his fear and just find Felid's waist with his hands, to dig his nails in absolutely ruthlessly.]