Ear rubbing...
Hassaka, who was held in Elanna's arms, let out a sharp scream. Her ears had only been touched by her parents and Master Kael. Now, someone else had touched them.
It wasn't that the ears were particularly strange, but they had many capillaries. When touched, it amplified the sensation slightly.
Additionally, the fur on the ears was used by the Snow Wolf Clan to sense wind direction and detect movements around them. When touched, her wolf tail behind her kept wagging uncontrollably.
But gradually, as she was held by Elanna, with her fingers gently or firmly rubbing her ears, Elanna's smile grew brighter, and Hassaka's tail occasionally stiffened.
Kael watched the scene in silence, unconsciously recalling the dream he had this morning.
The Elanna in the dream and the Hassaka in reality.
Their faces intertwined, and at some point, he felt his face starting to flush.
Damn... Shameful thoughts!