Coaxial (part 1)
I had no idea when he'd jacked out and come to bed after i'd turned in for my own fitful sleep, though i vaguely recalled waking from a dream of running from multiple giant pandas to find his comforting presence ensconced beside me and already snoring away
On Defence
For a giant 'panda." with a huff, i ruffled his headfur, following up with a tight, one-pawed hug to ease his grunting, faux-outrage. "thanks, little 'panda." "anytime," he cooed, licking at my index fingerpad. "it's nice that she cares so much."