He didn't understand what Duo said, but he understood the tone, and he responded with a high pitched groan that tapered off into a low, soft rumble in his chest. It was an agreeing noise that was accompanied with a paw tapping at Duo's elbow until the attached hand was free enough to rub a great big scaly head against.

Lost puppy? ... maybe a little, but probably more like a lost kitten that- WAS THAT A FISH?!

Toothless' eyes constricted and he shot from the tree to the pond, coming short just enough that the fish couldn't see him from the bank. He crouched down and inched forward bit by bit until he could look into the water and watch, tail sweeping back and forth behind him like a metronome.