Wandering for some time, he had found a new section of the tunnels, one he had yet to explore. At first, he rather hated it, the bright crystals and strobing glow of them made his head hurt. Before he just up and left though, another place caught his attention, deeper in.

Slipping further, he came across a large pit, dark as he was and just as mysterious too. For a moment he scanned the abyss in front of him, wondering what exactly this place had to offer him. With a bit of a sigh, he sat himself down, figuring he could take a moment to sit.

He had plans, ideas, and meeting that rat earlier had just solidified them. He knew what he wanted to do, he wanted to create a group, a family, a place for him and other that could grow and work together. He knew it would take time, he was still young, but that didn't stop his mind from constantly working, figuring out puzzles and creating plans, going nonstop even when he wanted just a moment of silence.

A voice caught his attention and he instantly perked up, suddenly feeling very awkward. He hated being caught off guard, his face flushing for a moment and feeling almost feverish as he quickly pushed down his flusterdness before turning to look over his shoulder. What he saw wasn't really what he was expecting, but he found himself raising an eyebrow, flicking his gaze over her form for a moment before settling on her eyes, listening to her words.

What the price? He finally answered, his voice thick with a deep accent, gravely and guttural even with his young age. He would gesture with his head for her to approach if she wanted to, but made no move to go closer himself. Most might see it as being rude, but they were strangers and she was the one offering her meal, it was only wise for her to set the boundaries that she felt comfortable with.

Company. Interesting. While he still thought there was something underlying that they weren't telling him, but whatever, he'd deal with it later when it inevitably came out. For now, he would accept the food with a dip of his head, shifting to lay near one of the back legs. Laying a large paw across the hip, he began to pull at the meat, content to eat there, lounging like there wasn't a million things going through his head.

Ocean gaze would flick up towards the creature, raising an eyebrow for a moment. He took a second to finish his bite, licking at his chin for a moment before finally answering. Exploring. He said simply, thinking for a moment before speaking again. You know these caves? He flicked an ear, still listening around them, always alert and ready to spring into action if he needed to.

He shook his head slightly as he pulled at the meat again, letting another piece of food slip down his throat before he spoke again. Still pretty new, not explore much. He seemed to think for a moment as he lapped at his chin before shaking off his neck and head fur for a moment, pushing away the flies and other small insects that wanted a piece of the food.

Wish to explore together? He asked, his voice deep and rumbling as he offered. Looking to find home, set down roots, explore the lands. Could join if you want. He held no hope or anticipation in his voice, simply a neutral offer that they could agree to or not, it really didn't matter much to him in the end.

Of course if they joined, it would be a bonus, probably to them both. But he wasn't going to cry in the corner if they said no.

He smirked slightly at their comment of it being early and gave a bit of shrug with one shoulder. Never too early for thinking ahead, no? For planning for future? He was always one to think ahead, always five steps ahead of most others. His brain was never not working, always figuring out what the best course of actions would be in different situations. It was fun for him, but it also was practical too.

He nodded his head as they said they would think on it, figuring he would leave it at that. He wasn't going to push them in either direction, it was up to them after all. However a bit of a chuckle escaped him as they offered their name. That was one way to make them not strangers, at least not technically.

Thalassa. He spoke their name, letting it roll off his tongue as he dipped his head respectfully. The name is Rajani. He flicked an ear, a small smile on the corners of his lips.