You had gone out to fetch some supplies from the hoarfrost reach, you had never expected to see what you did once you returned.

Dominic had been cold and aloof towards the palicos you had been researching before, but you return to find him with one of them cradled in his arms.

His eyes widen as he realises you’ve returned, his cheeks begin to turn pink and so do the tips of his ears.

“Don’t look at me like that.”

He mumbles shyly, glancing away to try and hide his embarrassment.