Bearclaw Valley I'm not lazy, I'm on energy-saving mode

He considered her comment, his brain quickly going through all the ways they were different. Some were completely obvious, while others wouldn't be noticed until someone looked closer. Yes, he agreed. I'm not quite sure what I would do hanging around with a bunch of me, he said, hoping that might make her laugh. But you seem to do it well, he added, regarding her pack. 

He knew some birds flocked, and that was good for them, but Ridge was accustomed to being on his own. But, as he looked at Indra, he thought maybe having a friend wouldn't be so bad. Especially one he could learn from.