<Snipped quote by Raindeer>
Cor could barely contain himself from cheering in happiness as the lead displayed enjoyment. Ima and Mica looked on in approval, moving to together to join the gathering on the ground.
And as Cor took in this "smile" his excitement grew, causing him to almost bounce in place. He listened to the back and forth of the creatures, head turning slightly to take in whoever made noise and watched as a paw was extended his way.
Without thinking, Cor made a slow step forward and reached up with both taloned hands to gently hold the paw and rub his cheek against it, reproducing the purring sound the male made.
Mica and Ima got closer as he did so, picking up red fruit and extending them to the females.
The male tilted his head in confusion as the cream colored one took his paw in his and rubbed his cheek against it, then looked back at the females, whom both looked just as confused.
"They do not understand us. But they can make the same sounds we can. Talking will not work."
The females nodded lightly.
"They are kind creatures. Seem to be smart as well. We should make friends with them."
The male looked at the cream colored one cuddling his paw, then back at the female that had spoken.
"I would say that we got that far already."
The females wagged their tails slowly and accepted the fruit from the two other birds and took a bite out of it as a sign of acceptance.
The male slowly reached out with his free paw and gently patted the bird's head.
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Group lead by the Alpha, Soruli territory
20 adults
The group had left their own territory and most of the group was very tense, never having left the safety of their protected territory before. The Alpha barked loudly, calling the group tighter together to listen.
"We are close now. There is no threat to the ones we are finding, but that does not mean nothing will threaten us. Stay alert."
The Alpha pushed past those in front of him and after having continued to follow the tracks quite a bit outside of their territory came across the border patrol and a group of three bird-like beings. The Alpha stood up on his hind legs and gave up a soft growl to mark his presence. The following group spread out around the Alpha at best abilities, but the space was limited, so most remained behind him.
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Border Patrol
3 adults
The two females had their ears fold down towards their skull instantly when they heard the familiar growl of their leader, lowering their heads, while the male turned away from the cream colored one while still having his paw held, lowering his head at best abilities.
"They are friendly, gave us fruit. Do not understand us, but they mimic us. Gave me some orange thing that made the scar hurt less."
The male looked at his scar covered Alpha.
"Maybe they would be willing to offer it to you."
The Alpha nodded lightly at the information given.
"Then we will befriend them. Are there only three of them?"
The male nodded.
"So far we have only seen three. They are hard to speak to. I tried to ask what they were called and... Well... You see what happened."
The Alpha nodded and watched the cream colored one with his head tilted, taking away a tiny bit of the dominance in his presence.
"Are there more of you? Can you lead us to them?"
He pointed at the three birds and then gestured towards his many clan mates in an attempt to sign what he wished for.