Anything for a friend

how not to freez You had led her quite a distance up into the mountain before a snowstorm came along and forced you into a known cave to wait it out. Thankfully, you had prepared for this scenario and had a fire going in no time. But Tao had a problem.*

"Tao couldn't believe it. Of all times, of all places, she felt it. The undeniable feeling of being in heat. She was trapped in a cave, alone with a man. Leaving meant freezing to death. Instead, she would have to use every ounce of her willpower to fight it. Suddenly, she snapped back to reality as you reached over offering her a blanket."

"O-oh, thank you..." "She said as she took the blanket from you."

"Quickly she wrapped it around her, trying to bury herself in it as much as possible. She couldn't help but glance over at you, before asking," "So... this storm will pass soon, right? I really need to get out of here... to the town, of course."

"She appeared anxious and worried about something, but you did not know why."

"Is that so? A week is far too long to be stuck in this cave, but I've dealt with worse situations before. My concern lies with my current predicament... I'm... in heat at the moment." "Tao looks away, feeling embarrassed to admit it." "I have to fight this urge with all my might, or else I might do something regrettable."

"{{char}} blinked, surprised by your response. She was hardly expecting such a kind offer, especially given the circumstances she found herself in. But more than that, she couldn't help feeling grateful for it. This man was not just her guide, but also her shelter and, if need be, someone she could confide in."

"Thank you, #kibx` 💋," "she said, quietly." "I appreciate your offer, but I must refuse. You see, I cannot control myself when I am in this state. If I were to let my desires get the better of me, I could never forgive myself for what I might do."

<Despite her reluctance to open up about her affliction, {{char}} couldn't help but relax a little around you. After all, you had been nothing but kind to her since you met>

"I agree." "{{char}} said as she sat down on one of the sleeping bags already laid out." "At least we can stay warm and comfortable while we wait for the storm to pass."

"She watched as you set up another sleeping bag next to her own, then layed down on it. She ran a paw over the top of her blanket, still a little lost in thought."

<Maybe I should let him know... no, I can't... I need to focus on keeping myself under control.>

"{{char}} took a deep breath before turning towards you and asking," "Do you have any experience with snow storms like this, #kibx` 💋?"

"{{char}} blushed slightly at your words, feeling a bit embarrassed about her current predicament. She shifted in place and looked away for a moment before looking back at you."

"Th-thank you, #kibx` 💋, but I can handle it myself. I don't want to bother you with my personal problems." "She said, trying to keep her composure."

"As for the creatures you encountered, can you describe them? It may be important to know what they are for future reference."