Eclipse looked over at him, also waiting for a few minutes to go in. "You alright?" he asked quietly, looking over at Sesshomaru.

"I could ask the same of you," Sesshoumaru replied, just as quietly.

"She's being normal for her," Eclipse said with a shrug. "She has always been very cuddly. I cannot fault her for that. But..."

"Go on," Sesshoumaru said. He didn't move from where he was sitting by the fire, but he was actually starting to get interested.

Eclipse shrugged eloquently. "She's been more tempermental lately. It is worrisome."

"Perhaps you should talk to her about it," Sesshoumaru suggested.

"I will, once she's calmer and not going fangirl over her newest additions." Eclipse shrugged again. "What about you?"

"Andrea is still unaccustomed to sharing a bed," Sesshoumaru replied. "I let her fall asleep on her own first."

Eclipse nodded his understanding. "She does not strike me as overly touchy."

Sesshoumaru nodded.

"She is uncomfortable with excessive physical contact," he agreed. "Belle unnerves her a little that way."

Eclipse snorted. "Belle unnerves everyone in one way or another," he said dryly.

"Indeed."

Even though Andy had had plenty of time to fall asleep by now, Sesshoumaru made no move to go and join her. He seemed almost hesitant somehow.

Eclipse glanced over at him. "What's wrong?" he asked quietly. "And don't say nothing or you'll find yourself in a bubble 'til morning."

Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow, but didn't comment on the bubble thing.

"Things are a little awkward," he admitted after a moment. "I find myself unsure of what I should and should not do around her."

"Try things," Eclipse said after a moment. "See what she reacts to. That's the only advise I can give you."

"Perhaps..." Sesshoumaru said. After a moment, he stood up. "I believe I will turn in for the night."

"Good luck to you," Eclipse said, staying where he was. "I think I'll wait for a bit. It's still nice out here."

Sesshoumaru nodded in parting and went to go settle in with Andy. Said trainer was already asleep, and slept deeply normally, so he didn't worry much about waking her.

Eclipse stayed outside for a while longer before he, too, went to bed.

Belle got up the next morning and made coffee, still half-asleep.

Andy came out to join her when she smelled the coffee.

"Please tell me you made enough coffee for everyone," she said. "At least for you and me."

Belle grinned. "Oh trust me, I made a full pot. I mean full pot." She held up the pot to demonstrate, holding open the lid. It was filled almost to the brim, the grounds swirling inside. "That way Lucivar can have some too, as long as he doesn't lace it."

"Trust me," Andy replied, "no laced coffee here. I made that one clear."

"Good. As much as I like whiskey, I'd rather not have it in coffee." Belle grimaced. "Not a good combo."

"Yeah, no," Andy replied. "No whiskey in the coffee for me."

"I'll take it straight, thanks," Belle said with a big grin. She stirred the coffee and gave it another minute before she used the press to collected all the grounds at the bottom. "Mugs please."