Raxta's tail curled up into his stroking in obvious enjoyment, for to her it felt as good as having anywhere else caressed--which was amazing. It was only closer to the base that it became erogenous, but that didn't mean it felt any less enjoyable.
Still her toes curled, loving the contact, and she gave his neck an affectionate lick with a tongue that was, indeed, rather rough. "It is okay to be early, if the chance presents itself. Just like when hunting prey, we may have one target in mind, but we will not pass up a better one. A better opportunity," she said, and reached up to pull his head down more so she could reach it, before she licked his cheek and slid her fingers through his hair, checking him over for bugs--and then licking his hair.
Grooming him.
"When we pick mates, it is all about pure attraction. Their strength, their looks, favorable traits we might want in our children. You were an accident; I thought you were prey. But then I saw you and..."
She gave his ear a playful lick. "You know the rest."