Shrike would lift his gaze as he heard a female voice. Hmm? That didn’t sound like a member of Abaven. He’d change his attention towards this female, definitely a stranger. She had bicolored eyes of blue and gold, much like Felicien did. He’d breathe in slowly, wondering how to address her. Finally he decided just to speak. So long as he wasn’t rude it shouldn’t be a problem, right?
“I wouldn’t worry about me, miss. I live in the plains where this little fella must have came from. I know how to handle myself around ‘em~” Of course his brother Starling had once warned the very same thing. If he had gotten bit then it would have been Star who took care of him... But out here... He’d shake the thought away, taking a few steps away from the snake for good measure.
Shrike would turn his attention wholy to the female now. He’d beam at her, his tail wagging gently back and forth. “Where might you hail from? I’ve not seen you about before.”