Redsand Canyon rain

He considered her offer for longer than was normal. He was hungry, but he wasn't sure this meal was worth being in the company of the civilian. 

Eventually, his hunger won out; he was a young soldier and often worked up a large appetite. He slowly made his way to the voles and lowered to the ground to pull one between his large front paws. Thank you, he said after a careful inspection of the food. 

The auxillary began pulling some of the hair away. I am Kallik, he offered between plucking.