Serpent Lake a warm patch of sun

the "scaly beasts" was referring to lizards and snakes and stuff! sorry lol

Kiir padded along silently beside their larger acquaintance. Well--taller, more like. A glance at the dark male's pointed snout and ears suggested mixed heritage, though it was impossible to tell without asking. Kiir kept their eyes mostly down, studying the hare tracks as they followed them.

Quietly, so as not to alert any potential prey, Kiir asked, "Your name? If we are to hunt together, This One would know what you are called." They paused. "Kiir is Kiir, of course, but you may call me whatever you wish." They flashed a quick coyote grin to their hunting partner and then looked down at the hare tracks again.