Grouse Thicket no more innocence left to spill

Surprise filtered through the man's gaze, intrigue close on its heels as the boy was bowled over by the dark wolf's heft. There had been no panic, no fear, not even a yip of surprise as he had been forced to the ground at the feet of the two. Something about this reaction, or lack thereof, felt amiss to the man but he would not take the time to over-analyze such. 

A step forward was taken, bringing him into the boy's view as he lay beneath Solpallur, taking in his assessment of him while he yet remained silent. Only when the dark man was finished, and Lio had asked his (odd) question did the star eater speak, roughly nudging him with his nose. 

Up, He commanded. Why did you A slight pause here as he searched for the common tongued words. Why you not run? Not scared? was he brave? Or was he foolish?