He chuckled, considering himself lucky that she actually liked being pet like this, and shrugged a little. ”Then I guess that depends on if we’re going to try to go to the city tomorrow. I have a couple of errands I need to take care of but we can still spend the day there if you’d like to.” he suggested.
She did her best to nod as she laid next to him, tail wagging slightly, "I think either tomorrow or maybe one more day of wait. Whatever you prefer." As long as she was able to spend time with Frankie, she knew she wouldn't care either way, but letting him decide seemed like the best option.
Frankie's smile grew as her tail thumped softly and continued to pet her. ”Well, tomorrow might be easier.” he admitted, thinking out loud. ”I need to go to the store and get some more food soon, and I should take my clothes to the laundromat.” he sighed. ”But if you would rather wait another day, I think we can make it work.”
"I'll have to report to Alpha, but if we can leave tomorrow, I'm fairly certain," She replied, her eyes closing as she relaxed into the touch. "Though I'm not going to let you leave here if you keep petting me…you'll be stuck on petting duties all night." Her tail didn't stop wagging and if anything it waged a little harder.
Frankie couldn't help but burst out laughing at that remark. ”You… You make that sound like it's supposed to be a threat.” he gasped, regaining his breath. ”Really, it's your own fault for being so adorable in this form. You’re so soft and fluffy.” he grinned before reaching up to gently scratch behind her ear.
Selina let out a soft laugh as well as a playful growl, "It is a threat, I'm far from adorable. I'm a scary wolf…that may or may not have a weakness for physical contact and is very demanding of pets." She practically melted against him as he scratched behind her ear, tail wagging contently. "Mhm…it's decided…you're officially on petting duties…forever."
Frankie chuckled a little with a teasing smirk. ”So, the big bad wolf has a soft spot after all.” he joked. Though he hoped that she wasn't offended by that. He smiled and nodded. ”If you say so, Beta.” he said sincerely, though there was still a hint of playful teasing in his voice as he submitted to her assignment for him. He really didn't mind petting her as long as she wanted… until he was tired at least.
"This big bad wolf's soft spot is no secret," She hummed, an attempt at a smile appearing on her face, "I'm not going to want you to go back to your camp now, you know that right? I'll get you there anyway, but staying here is starting to sound better and better…" Selina knew it was selfish to want to stay and be pampered, but she couldn't help it. She would make it up to him.
He chuckled again and smiled back at her. ”You know you could stay with me at the camp.” he offered. ”For a while at least, and I could pet you until I fall asleep. I know you have to get back to your pack at some point tonight but… I wouldn't mind you staying.” Frankie admitted with a soft blush.
She nodded, replying, "I wasn't sure whether you would want me intruding on your personal space or time any longer, but I wouldn't mind spending more time with you back at your camp. Even if it's only until I have to leave." Selina opened her eyes and glanced up at him, tail wagging again, "It's up to you though."
He smiled kindly back at her, giving her another gentle scratch behind her ear. ”You’re not intruding on anything. I enjoy spending time with you.” Frankie said assuringly. ”Besides personal space isn't really an issue for me. I’m usually a very huggy person with my closest friends and family.” he chuckle, even though he didn't really have that many close friends.
"I have a very loose definition of personal space but I try to respect others unless I have permission to bother them," She replied, humming as she leaned into his hand, "If I have permission though…personal space is close to nonexistent. I like spending time around people, and you count as someone I love to spend time with." Selina knew if they wanted to get back to camp sometime soon they would have to leave soon, otherwise, it would be too dark for Frankie to see much. She really didn't mind the idea of having to bring him back to camp though, and if he was alright with the idea, the safest way would be for him to ride on her back if it got too dark.
He couldn't help but chuckle a little as she admitted liking being around him as well. ”Glad to hear the feeling is mutual.” he said softly and sincerely. ”Well, since you asked… You definitely have my permission. Bother me anytime you want. Heck, you can lay on top of me when we’re sleeping and I won't mind.” Frankie promptly blushed as that last sentence came out. At least, I caught myself before admitting that I would probably hold her closer if she did that…
Selina finally pulled her head up from where it laid on his legs, a playful look in her eyes as she noticed his blush. She pressed her nose against his cheek and then replied in a semi-teasing voice, "Well, you might regret giving me that much room to bother you, but thank you." Thankfully in her wolf form, her blush wasn't visible as she thought about doing just what he had said. Yes, she wouldn't hesitate to do so if she knew that he outright returned her feelings, but at the moment, she wouldn't do so unless she was in her wolf form.
Frankie laughed a little as she… basically booped his cheek, though this time he happily took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her neck in a brief hug. ”You’re welcome, Selina, but I highly doubt that I’ll regret anything.” he promised with a soft smile.
"Not even being crushed by a wolf?" She replied with the best grin she could muster, tail wagging happily, "Shall we test that?" Selina didn't back away, just waited, the playfulness clear in her eyes. It was more a joke than anything, but at the same time, she was in the mood to goof off and play, especially with Frankie.
He chuckled as he slowly released her from the hug. ”We can test it back at the cave.” he retorted just as playfully. Frankie loved being able to joke around like this with her. He trusted her. ”It is getting a little late and if we wait too much longer… Well, I do have a flashlight.” he smirked.
Stepping back enough to give him some room, she laughed lightly, winking at him, "If we wait too much longer then you'll have to hitch a ride back to camp. I don't want you hurt on those rocks." She laid down purposely on his legs, though kept her weight off of him as much as possible as she waited for his reaction, tail wagging quite happily.
He let out a playful huff as she pinned his legs though he didn't pull away. ”Yeah, that would put a damper on this trip if I got hurt but something tells me that you want me to find a lift.” he teased. Truthfully, Frankie wasn't sure if he’d object to her helping him… But at the same time, he felt it might be a little awkward. His face was already heating up at the thought.
"This is completely unrelated to having you find a lift, I'm simply asking you to do your job of master of the pets, please," She replied as she gently nudged him, looking up at him with the same playful smile, "See? I used my manners." Selina knew that it would most likely be the safest option for him to hitch a ride back to his camp, but she wasn't sure what he thought of the idea. It was his choice, and even though she offered the ride, it was his choice to accept or decline her help.
Frankie laughed at the title but nodded. “Of course, my Beta.” he smiled as he gently reached for her and started stroking her head. He really didn’t mind this… though he was curious about how it felt to be petted, considering how much Selina seemed to enjoy it. What it just her or did all wolves like this? He almost laughed again at the thought of winning over her Alpha with this treatment.
She melted into the pets once more, or at least for as long as she could risk staying there for. After all, they still had to get back, and she didn't want Frankie to hurt himself in the darkness just because she wanted to be spoiled. "I suppose that's enough for now…we should get going," She hummed, leaning into his touch as it contradicted her words, "If we leave now you can get back and still get a decent amount of sleep before the sun rises."
He smiled softly at her reaction as he pet her. It was actually pretty cute… Now that he thought about it, he vaguely remembered something about scratching behind a dog's ears caused some kind of mental reaction. Endorphins maybe? He’d have to look that up at some point. Frankie nodded when she spoke, though he continued petting. ”That sounds good to me.” he admitted. ”And like I said earlier, you're welcome to stay and get more pets until I fall asleep.” he reminded her with a small smirk.
"That is definitely what I plan to do," She said with the best smile she could muster. Surprisingly, she was the first one to move, slowly standing even as she wanted to be pet longer. "First, I suppose we should get back though." Selina looked out at the view of the sky for a second longer, content in the idea of staying here but fully aware that they had to get back. Glancing around for her clothes, she found them and picked them up in her mouth, and finally turned to glance at Frankie again.
Frankie smiled as she agreed to the plan. He waited for her to get off his legs before standing up with her, though he had to stretch a little. “You may still have to lead.” he said with a playful smirk. He could still see well enough and had his flashlight if he needed it, but teasing her like this was too fun. ”I can carry those for you if you'd like.” he offered sincerely, gesturing to the clothes.