Redsand Canyon I swear my mind blows my mind

Killdeer's face lit like the sun upon seeing Towhee's new brood, nestled alongside Aquene's children. He didn't have any siblings of his own—and probably would never, at least with both parents involved—so it was like being able to hold a new baby brother or sister.

They're amazing, Gramma, he intoned, looking at her with some awe. I can't wait to see them grow up. His tail thumped quietly but happily behind him.

At least when Germanicus sent him on more missions in the future, he had this to come back to.

fade out here? since this is old <3