Unable to identify any of the words that Gerald used, nor find an easy answer to his question from them, Orha ended up shrugging lightly in turn. His survival - nor the safety of his Queen or people - did not ride on him being able to comprehend the new human tongues; it was only a passing curiosity that kept his interest.
Settling back to lean against one of the boulders, he picked up one of the cut feet and started at it with his knife, removing the talons one by one. He worked slower than he needed to, spending more of his time studying Gerald.