[uuuugh weak, weak, weak, so weak. tilting his own head into that nuzzling, eyes slipping shut. stupid counter in the way, preventing him from dragging his favorite hyena into a tight embrace. but. . . in a way, this is nice, too]

[scritching continues even as Lupin lets out a small, breathless laugh, mouth curving into a bright grin]

And your ears as soft as ever. . . !