Mudminnow River and basically, i wanna know

The smirk sparks an odd feeling in his chest, but whatever it is, it fades quickly. His question prompts a rather showy display of Whittaker's youth, and reminds him that he's just another boy. A different sort of boy, yes, but not another species entirely. Nothing to gawk at. Not that he wants to do that or anything. Why would he want to do that?
Anyway. Me too. I'm looking for a place to call my own, actually, A careful pause, brief. His next words are heavy with implication, an indirect invitation. As much as he wants to claim Whittaker for himself, he still tends toward playing hard to get; if he can get the other boy to ask after his pack, he will. And a few people to tag along.