That poor innocent rock bounced down the path before coming to a sudden stop against a very pale bare foot. "Ouch!" The owner of the foot, a rather scrawny kid with a shark tail and long white hair hopped back, grabbing for his foot as he jerked his head up to stare towards the one who'd done the kicking.
"Hey, you wanna watch where you're kicking stones?" The words were harsh, his tone wasn't even close. It was low, vaguely uncertain, and sounded very much like a whine.
He didn't know this kid, but then again he didn't know anyone. Jory regarded the Puca with a level, wary gaze as he slowly lowered his foot again, rubbing it against the back of his opposite leg.