Redtail Rise mountains that are stacked with fear

Ratio rolled his shoulders in a shrug, he didn't admonish the chocolate male for his embarrassment but gave no reason for him to feel it. He was feeling more comfortable with Ashlar and his eyes roamed him quietly for a moment, taking him in though he wasn't one to leer and he tried to be subtle. He was...nice. Ratio liked the way he looked. He suspected that was part of his problem beforehand but he pushed that aside, responding to his comment about Ratio's experience. 

"I've done a little bit but that's over now. I like this new place." He did like the Rise, a great deal. He already felt very attached to it.

He listened with perked ears as Ashlar told him of his own background. He was opening his mouth, perhaps to ask why he'd left, when his jaws clicked shut and he cocked his head like a puppy. He looked comical but Ratio neither realized nor cared. "Bear?"

Avicus. He had a question about Ashlar following her, as well, but first, he was curious about the..."bear".