The Sunspire Lampropeltis californiae

With the snake's bellies filled Abedi parted from Courtfall’s claim. He was much less restless now that his precious gifts got what they desired, but his own stomach still grumbled. There was little to eat in that valley, days of searching had proved so. Perhaps he would have better luck someplace else. Maybe a hare would cross his path, or better yet a lone goat. Abedi's mouth watered at the thought. 

It was not prey he found, but another of his kind. And were his ears deceiving him? Was that the native tongue she spoke? It was hard to tell, it was just a whisper after all. Abedi was still hopeful, even more so as he neared the oak. His eyes lit up when he spotted the snake on her person.

Hello. It was a simple greeting, one to test the waters.