Reckless Decisions
Rayik stood above, pecking and preening the smaller feathers decorating trys' nekc. "this fits you, dragon. sleeping during the whole courting phase and waking up just to see us breeding."
The Royal We (1 of 2)
Are you...preening me?" she asked as she leaned into his beak. rather than just answer, ceylon pulled away and lifted his head high. "i was, yes. we gryphons tend to preen, and i enjoy doing it. makes people happy, as long as you're clean.
The Cohen Icosahedron, Ch 8
A soft, uneasy chuckle rose up from behind kaiden and he felt tral's beak comfortingly preen his heel. "are you still okay with this, kaiden?"
The Cat Who Lived in a Garden
It sure wouldn't do for just anyone to see a cat unproperly preened. sometimes she'd sit on the roof of the shed and hiss at the growler next door. he'd yap and he'd bark and he'd slobber a lot, 'til his owner would yell him to stop.
Even Princesses Get Reckless
She'd have to preen them later, but she thought that would be a fair trade for the fun she'd just had.
Wings of Hope
After they kissed a few times, the gryphons sandwiched the human between them and gently preened through his hair.
Birthing Breakfast
Reaching over her shoulder, she yanked loose a stray feather, preening smugly as he watched her, blinking slowly and altogether unmoving. she shook herself, stretched out both wings, and cocked her beak at the male.
[QC-050] Shed Shy
He assured her before preening at her cheek fur, running his beak through the fine hairs there and at the back of her ears. "remember, i'm a teenage boy, we fantasize a lot."
Winter Mates
He continued to preen his mate, his caresses gentle and affectionate.
[QC-043] Tariffs Paid on Gryphon Lands
Ceylon asked as he leaned down to preen and nibble at var's shoulder. his voice was strained and meek, like he was in the throes of an orgasm.
City of Light: Chapter 51
"i had to spend an hour preening since i was so disorganized." krotos grumbled, gesturing to his ruffled feathers. "the painting seemed fine, though. no damage done... i hope."
Gryphon's Bane: A Barn Full of Nothing
Sarenadd flinched under its weight, and lythra lifted her head to preen his hair instead. it tickled. it hurt when she pulled at his locks with curt tugs.