It's not as though Gale has never thought of himself as a predator, but he'd figured the lack of intent would ease that a bit. Goes to show that he's not always as self aware as he likes to think.

Still, he smiles softly as Stone changes and climbs up close. Out of habit he reaches out mentally for him, but without the liminal network he can't feel the the raksura. It's a bit jarring considering how much time they'd spent in each other's heads. "I'm ready when you are."