[fox doesn't realize how tense he is until eichi's hands start working, and slowly he feels the tension draining out of him. the scales feel interesting, not unpleasant, just... different. when a stray claw scratches him lightly, fox lets out a soft "mmh" noise, and his muscles relax even further.

slowly, he closes his eyes, just focused on breathing and feeling... he knows he shouldn't close them, but they did agree to an equal exchange, didn't they? so it should be fine as long as eichi keeps his word...]