[It really had been awhile since they had time together like this and Rip was thrilled with his new look. She kept petting and scritching his ears as he leaned into her touch. The purring was simply adorable as he nuzzled against her lovingly with her nuzzling back.

For once, she had body heat to share and really didn't mind that he was loving that particular fact right now.]

Zhen I'll just haf to keep giving zhem to you until you haf me stop.

[She giggles a bit and relaxes.]

It strange hafing it back.. but, I zhink, I'm enjoying being alive again. I never realized just how much I missed it.