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Mitsu was rather impressed with Shun's range and volume despite the fact of his obvious lack of canine heritage. That, however, didn't keep her from letting out a soft giggle that she couldn't seem to hold back, her hands covering her mouth after she did so. She never thought to go over what the different howls could mean though there were hundreds to cover. It was basically its own language some simply to denote location, some to indicate one was protecting something or even territory, and some to even help in search of a mate.

Mitsu wouldn't let Shun know what he had just howled but it had been amusing. "Sorry I didn't mean to giggle." At least not out loud. She smiled brightly at the reaper though, taking hold of his arm to give it a light hug. He had done very well and she didn't want him to think otherwise.

"Okay," She took a bit of a breath trying to steady her nerves. "I guess I'll give it a go then." Pulling back just slightly from Shun, Mitsu turned to face the moon taking in a deep breath to fill her lungs with the night air. Then she let it out in a low and loud howl, a sound that seemed like it might have been impossible for her small form to make. It lasted for a while before the sound finally faded, Mitsu's tag wagging behind her as she turned back to Shun smiling a smile that touched her eyes.

Closing her eyes, still smiling, Mitsu leaned into the hand touching her face. It felt nice, not only being able to howl after so long but this closeness she had with the reaper. His warm touch and kind words made her insecurities seem silly.

Resting a hand against the on by her cheek Mitsu looked up to Shun shortly before she decided she wanted to be closer still. She moved almost tentatively gauging his reaction before she actually started to climb into his lap to have a seat.

Slowly Mitsu moved into position when Shun gave no protest and sat sideways on his lap looking rather pleased with herself. Her tail started to wag again as she smiled up at him nuzzling her head under his chin.

"It felt nice but this is better." His arms around her were far more comforting making her feel wanted. Being closer to him also made her realize she needed him too. He filled a void she had for so long leaving her with only contentment.

As she continued to nuzzle under his chin one of her fuzzy ears lightly brushed his neck. She didn't think much of it just that she wanted to eliminate any space between them.

Feeling Shun jerk Mitsu pulled back slightly a curious look on her face. He had been alright up until now, what was wrong? It wasn't like when he used to tense at her touch this was....something else.

Head tilting to the side Mitsu brought up a hand, her fingers lightly touching the area of his neck where she had been nuzzling. He didn't look injured or anything, perhaps he was...no he couldn't be.

That reaction, it invoked an expression the lycan had never used before. It was mostly curious but seemed to have a hint of a mischievous nature behind it. Shun hadn't said anything but the twitching at such a light touch was indication enough. The reaper was ticklish. Come to think of it...he had been twitchy at the hub too when Mitsu had rested her head against the back of his neck. At the time she thought it was cobwebs but now....now she was starting to realize.

"A...are you....ticklish?" The question was touched with amusement as her fingers lightly brushed his neck again. Was it just his neck or was he ticklish elsewhere? Suddenly Mitsu needed to know her other hand moving to his side.

Mitsu's almost impish expression started to fade when she realized Shun was so stiff about it. She really didn't expect him to laugh but he really didn't even smile. Instead he looked...bothered by it. That curious look was still there but now it was in search of answers as she allowed him to brush her hand away with his arm.

"Does...it bother you?" She asked the reaper, bringing her hands up to rest on his shoulders as she turned more toward him, being slow so that he knew she wasn't aiming to tickle his neck again. At least not yet. Mitsu always thought tickling was supposed to be fun at least if it wasn't taken overboard.

At least his answer wasn't discouraging but it was odd, it was like he had never been tickled before. Not in fun anyway. Smiling warmly trying to be understanding, Mitsu seemed to recall Shun didn't really know much about fun. The trip to the arcade had proven that.

"It does feel a little odd at first," Mitsu admitted. "But it can be fun." Leaning closer she nuzzled under his chin lightly again. "I'll tell you a secret. I'm ticklish too." As she pulled back though, that smile turned slightly devious, her fingers lightly drumming along his shoulders indicating she was about to move. Shun wasn't sure about it so Mitsu would help him realize it wasn't a bad feeling...or at least try. Okay she really just wanted to tickle him again but there were good intentions in there somewhere...hidden...deeply.

Without too much more warning Mitsu's hands went to Shun's neck again, light touches caressing and brushing his skin. She didn't poke or jab, tickling like that was no fun and she knew that. Her brother had done it to her on a fair number of occasions.