Again, Illy could not hear words coming from the snakes mind, but she felt that it was tolerant...no, that it may actually [i]like[/i] her. This made her smile inadvertently as she looked down at him, but again she was too absorbed in what she was doing now to catch herself.

At Aurel's answer, however, her face twisted into one of slight concern. How had Aurel not named him? Clearly this animal had an intelligence about it that was not common among reptiles, maybe he hadn't wanted a name? But that seemed silly...didn't everyone want a name?

[color=598527]"Hmm...well, usually people name their pets after what they look like, or silly things they do. I know he's not your pet, but...well, would he be okay with you naming him?"[/color] She looked back up at Aurel as the snake slithered onto her other arm and coiled its way to her bicep. This was a relief, as he had been getting heavy to hold aloft.