Thunder Dome motion gives up on you in the end

The stranger had a commanding presence about him, as if he was carved from the tall, stormy Sunspire mountains themselves, yet seemed simultaneously aloof. But there was a keen flash to his deep silver eyes that Redshank avoided making direct contact with, his own gaze wary and reserved. He battled between the want to be left alone and the longing need for company, having stowed away in the remote cavern for far too long.

The stranger maintained his distance thankfully, and his casual reply and mannerisms caused the boy to drop his guard slightly. He gently turned the rat beneath his paw over, trying to mimic the blasé attitude of his company, though wasn't quite as successful.

Worth saving? It would be a lie to say he wasn't caught off guard by the statement, though Redshank quickly let out a soft, doubtful snort after the initial surprised prick of his ears. He let the silence linger for a moment, unsure how to respond, before offering a growling yet interested, "why?"