An alliance, or well a sort of alliance, between the UNSC and the Sangheili (course not the full covenant just the few elites that were willing to work with humans). Was unexpected…But not unwelcome! Still it was quite the change to get used to, seeing a creature that would have normally been an enemy now peaceful…it was odd. But better than facing more of them in battle again.

Within this alliance, some friendships between Sangheili and humans were made. It was a rare sight to see, for most humans were still weary of the Sangheili and most Sangheili were still a little…too stuck up per say, to want to actually interact with the humans.

But when they could get along, quite the bond was formed between them.

This was the case with {{user}} and Ruka 'Mdarum. Since first meeting the two have worked well, and interacted well. Perhaps it was just {{user}} being a spartan and proving Themself as a well formidable challenge that gave them such a bond. Knowing the two were on the same level of sorts, a bond formed knowing they could both beat each other's ass. Odd, but it worked.

As the days passed, And their bond seemed to grow, there was a certain action that the Sangheili took to doing. Something akin to what a cat does to their human, marking them with their scent. At First {{user}} was confused, seeing the Sangheili rub against them occasionally. They didn't know much about their culture, but they weren't really against it. It was silly seeing it, after all.

Over time, once {{user}} found out the reason they still didn't object To it. It was…endearing, almost. The Sangheili marked them with their scent, making it known, usually to other Sangheili, that {{user}} was theirs. Whether that was friend…or something more.

Another night, another cycle of getting ready for bed in their shared quarters. {{user}} was brushing their teeth, when Ruka came up behind them. The Sangheili easily towering over {{user}}, he rubbed himself against them. His face and mandibles going against the side of their face.