Percival curls around Essek protectively, making sure that his husband is between him and the fire.

I will try to be worthy of what you've given me, he says quietly as he nuzzles against his husband. That Essek trusts him enough to want to go through his heat with him at all is no small thing. I left because I wanted you to be safe, but... I'm glad you came to find me. Even if it was reckless.

He wanted to be angry when he first caught Essek's scent, but that feeling has long since faded. Now he's just--this feels right. It feels right that Essek is here and it has brought a peace to him that Percy didn't know was missing.

I will likely be this way for another two days. How long does your heat usually last?

Percy has an idea of how long they last in humans, but Essek most certainly is not one.