always learning

For a long moment the stranger stood with a confused look on his face. Rhyme watched curiously, but patiently. Having kids helped to develop that particular skill. All of a sudden he seemed to come to, th eclarity returned to his gaze and he cheerfully explained himself. Well, kind of. He got a name, and something about learning. Not a lot of information to go by.

Rhyme lowered his head in a greeting nod before speaking again. ”Rhyme.” He felt the sting of pain in his heart again, he was still getting used to that hole. ”I’m not aware of having sent for anyone, but it's possible my Alpha partner, Shaye did.” He looked Leonce over once more, not noticing any familiar scents. Solitude flapped his wings impatiently at Rhyme’s shoulders. ”Do you remember where you came from?” He’d said ‘down here’ had he come from the north?