“No peeking,” Nightwolf warned, one hand over Fujin's eyes, the other on his forearm as he led him out of the temple. Despite this, he attempted to sneak a peak out between Nightwolf's fingers. Nightwolf gave a snort before he said “What did I just say?”
“But I want to see,” he whined in return, just about holding back a giggle.
Soon however, Nightwolf finally brought them both to a stop. “Now you can look.” The hand finally withdrew from Fujin's eyes, blinking as he readjusted to the light. When they did, a small gasp was drawn from his lips.
Standing in front of the temple, was a totem pole, intricately carved and standing tall against the outer walls of the temple.
Fujin stepped forward towards it, holding his hand out to touch the wood feeling along the smooth carvings. He looked back towards Nightwolf, who was looking satisfied by Fujin's reaction to the gift.
“Did you make this?” Fujin asked, voice sounding like he was in a trance as his attention back to the totem pole.
“I did,” Nightwolf confirmed, “I assume you like it?”
“I love it.” Fujin stepped around, looking at the carving of a wolf. “Does it have a meaning?”
“It is... The story of us,” Nightwolf explained. “Of how we met, and how we fell in love.”
Fujin smirked slightly, as his fingers traced the outline of the wolves ears, “Then I guess the wolf represents you?”
“Am I that obvious?” A laugh laced Nightwolf's voice. “The eagle represents yourself.” Fujin moved his fingers over said bird. “You are courageous, wise and strong, just like the eagle.” Fujin felt himself starting to blush. Even now, he was not used to such compliments. “Would you like me to explain the meanings of the other carvings.”
“Yes, but I do have one question first though,” Fujin finally drew his eyes away from the beautiful gift. “How exactly did you get it up here?”
Nightwolf grimaced, looking over his shoulder. Fujin tilted to one side to see what he was looking at. Sat to the side was Komo, looking extremely unimpressed, an impressive feat for a bear.
“Oh come on, it wasn't that bad,” Nightwolf said to Komo, who huffed in response. He sighed in defeat and looked back to Fujin. “They'll get over it.”
“Well either way, thank you, it is a beautiful gift.” He made his way over to his lover, kissing him on the cheek. He then spared Komo a sympathetic look, “and thank you for helping bring it to me Komo.” The spirit bear picked up slightly at the gratitude shown to them, puffing out their chest. “Now, I believe you were going to tell me the meaning of the rest of the carvings.”
“Of course,” Nightwolf softly replied, smiling brightly as he hooked his arm in Fujin's. Fujin lent his head on Nightwolf's shoulder, as they approached the totem pole once more.
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