[Hyenadog]

Tika lead the way, glancing back at Alex a few times as he walked. He nibbled awkwardly at his lip, not sure what to say. "My mother doesn't know who my father was." He sighed, looking down at his cart as he pushed it. He paused when Alex laid his hand on his shoulder, looking back at him. He wanted to say something like 'I was wondering why a coyote was a high rank' but he kept his mouth closed. Normally coyotes were similar to hyenas.

"Adopted? that's lucky for you." He nodded, continuing on his way. He had always hoped some rich family would even just take him in as a servant...