Broken Boulder half-dead

Alarian watched with bated breath, but when the girl finally stirred he found her reaction unexpected. Of course, he hadn't much known what to expect when he found her unresponsive anyway. He was nonetheless surprised, jumping back to avoid the sudden aggression in her movements.
Maybe starvation just did that to someone. The Governor watched her closely as she ate, but made no sound, not retreating even as he flinched back from her snarls. He felt pity above all else, but something twisted anxiously in his gut when those pale eyes rested on him. They almost looked like Delight's, but-- too stark, he thought; almost as beautiful, but dizzying, and they did not enchant him in the same way.
His ears tilted back at the girl's expression, but outright flattened to his head when she shifted gears entirely. It dismayed him to see someone submit so thoroughly to him-- perhaps an odd thought, but Ali had never liked the dominance system overly much. It served a purpose to have higher ranks, but this? This was unnecessary. Alarian relaxed his own posture, tail wagging, and dared a passive step forward just as he heard her speak.
You're welcome, The response was automatic. He glanced around briefly, uncertain how to continue. Um... I'll get you more in a little bit. If you eat too much at once, you'll get sick.
The boy paused a couple beats. Do you need anything else? What's your name?