It probably took Ureck much longer than it should have to scoot over to Lilium's side. Every foot or so he moved, he found himself pausing to recollect his thoughts, rearranging his inquiries over and over before deciding he shouldn't delay. The kitsune had done a good job of keeping his detection a secret between her and her companion, although it had the unfortunate side effect of leaving the collie to dwell on his words. Then again, the things he wanted to ask weren't exactly orthodox...<br/><br/>Finally, the dog sidled up to the log on which Lilium sat, and fortunately for Rak petting was not currently on his mind. She would notice him prepare to sit next to her on the log before deciding it too bold of a move and settling down on the dirt. Clearly, his years in the seclusion of the city had left him a bit more socially awkward than most.<br/><br/>"Miss Lilium," he began before pausing, trying to chose his next words carefully. "...It is a fine night out, isn't it? I am usually locked up in a room doing paperwork for the Grangers during the night, so this is a pretty new experience for me. There are so many beautiful things to see out here..."<br/><br/>Ureck's eyes involuntarily settled on the kitsune, traveling up her body slowly before settling on her face. With neither side trying to make any advances and his former apprehensions out of his mind, he finally got his first good look at Lilium up close... and he couldn't believe he hadn't noticed it earlier. How gorgeous her features were across her shapely body, melding with the alluring exotic air she bore. He couldn't help but just watch for some time, Sherani and her talk about the Hevex leaving his mind temporarily as he just took in her charismatic air. Even after recomposing himself, it was obvious that the collie was suddenly feeling more at ease...<br/><br/>"I have begun to wonder," he began again, his voice far steadier than it had been before. "About... things. You see... for most of my life, I have had many troubles with predators... see them eat people all over town and have almost been eaten a few times myself. However... now that I have spent some time traveling with you and Miss Sherani, my thoughts about it are... changing. Not so much afraid anymore as... I mean..."<br/><br/>His hand involuntarily reached up, alighting on her now-flat belly (if both Lilium and Rak permit) as he gazed into her eyes. "...What does it feel like? To take another living being into yourself? To take a life to feed yourself?"