And Metaari is content to let him stay there for as long as he wants. He figures everyone around the fire is already firmly aware of their relationship by now anyway, and the last thing he expects from any of them is a problem with it.

Still, the words make him pause, tense slightly, but he lets out a breath. He... well, Cyril would be the most likely to be alright with it, if Metaari were to pin the Asharas down properly. Metaari smiles faintly and nods, absently stroking a soothing hand up and down Merrick's back. "I'm glad. It's good to have at least one ally."