Redtail Rise they really think it can't get any worse

The bird showed little reaction. He suppressed the urge to poke at it further—in an odd way, he felt the connection between the stranger and the bird; the peculiarity was dissuading enough.

In the meantime, Lilia filled the silence with an introduction. He nodded at the mention of his name. However, based on the lack of reply to his own question, he assumed the girl was much like Augur—nonverbal.

He held his tongue and did not communicate this inkling to Lilia just yet. Orange eyes studied the face of the other now, searching for a flicker of understanding.