Rose hugged Raphael back and snuggled into his side. Friend and safe were strong feelings in her mind right now.

"I don't even know what he did there. I waited quite some time after I'd first smelled him, hoping he'd just go away. I don't know why he stayed. So now he thinks I like to walk through the woods naked. I though you should know, in case he ever comments on it. You know, so you don't look surprised which might be suspicious as we're friends..."

She knew she was babbling, but at least she'd managed to keep her voice low.