Feeling used, but I'm missing you

he doesn't speak, but he's respectful. Avicus watches the pass of his paw across the ground, warming finally to spring. she sees no aggression in the gesture, though she doesn't quite take its meaning.

is he wordless, like Augur, like her mother?

you needh home? Avicus asks, canting her head to one side. her eyes flick briefly to Ratio, then back to the stranger.

why has he come, if not to seek shelter? she hopes he is not here just to test their strength, for he will get the full brunt of their might should he challenge so.