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

Her gesturing elicits a furrow of his brow. 

No.. ear? Wh- Oh. No hearing. He thinks with a look of realization.

In response, he offers a nod to signal his understanding. 

Then arose the question of how they’d communicate. This would be a challenge—the nonverbal members of their pack were at least able to understand speech.

He exchanges a glance with Lilia as they figure out what to do. 

Ya hhink hhe wanna join? He asks Lilia, gaze flicking between her and the girl—at a loss for a way to ask the question without speech.