[even if she had told him otherwise, he was pretty good at detecting wether she was saying what she really meant or not by now. He had to wonder for a few moments if these views of his would eventually result in him losing her... He knew that kind of thing was important to her, which was why he was really trying to keep her as satisfied as possible even if it meant pushing the limits of his comfort level. It was somewhat disappointing to him to know those efforts were still insufficient]

[it was times like these when he really wondered if, despite their physical compatability, they were emotionally compatible or not]

No...nothing really important anyway.

[he wanted to change the subject now...he'd said what he wanted to say and learned what he'd wanted to learn. There was no point in dwelling on a subject that was upsetting to both of them. So much for making it a pleasant conversation...at least she wasn't openly mad at him. When she leaned against him he leaned his head against hers lightly, continuing the soothing scratching]

Have you met the new people yet? They've guarded me but I haven't really spoken to them much... It's really kinda embarrassing being in that situation. I'd rather just avoid talking to 'em in this raccoon body and have a good introduction when I get my own body back...