Redhawk Caldera Back before birthdays were something she dreads

Hotah shifted to make space at the carcass, giving a small nod of thanks as Cinar stepped closer.
Appreciate it, he said simply, tone easy. And yeah, ‘course I understand. First days here, I barely knew which way was up myself. A faint grin tugged at his mouth, half boyish, half wry.
He nosed one of the cleaner cuts into the pile, then glanced back toward Cinar. How’ve you been, then? Towhee mentioned something between you and Alivia. His brows rose, curious but not prying. He wouldn't expect Cinar to drop any important information about himself or his love life, but it was genuine conversation. He hoped that his tone was conveying just as such.