Sunbeam Lair a daydream spills from my corked head;

Ali was puzzled by Lennon's reaction, deducing that he had figured out what he meant by the awkwardness, but-- what was with his tone, and that sudden odd expression? It didn't occur to the boy (yet) that he may have underestimated the depth of his companion's feelings for him. He thought perhaps Lennon was upset that he had engaged with a stranger, given their recent fight.
Alarian touched his nose to Lennon's neck tentatively, only holding the contact for a moment before he turned to address Korei. The smile he offered her was a bit nervous, but genuine. No one is coming for us, Korei.

The boy gestured to the pile of dead animals he had hauled in with him. I brought food for us.