Can It Really feel This Good?

"Ugh… Why did we have to be stuck…" Al pointed to behind him with his thumb as he whispered. "With that?"

"Because we need them to protect us." Kris answered as he walked. "And don't say 'That'. Be a bit respectful."

"Why should I? It looks exactly like-"

"But he's not. Since he understands us."

"Well… Barely. Just because he understands-"

"Listen!" Kris shouted suddenly, bringing the attention of the Paru and female Granilith who walked a dozen steps behind them to himself. 

He cleared his throat.

"There are countless Species who can talk just like us. Many of them even speak the same language as us. There are also many who understand us but can't talk. Alright? So stop… Stop being like that.*

"Whatever… What about the dumb one then? Why is it with us?"

"She."

"Okay, fine. She and He. She can't understand us, can she?"

"I don't know." 

The Paru tapped his chest, and both turned around.