Sun Mote Copse Magicicada septendecula.

There was an exchange between Skipjack and Towhee that Otter didn't pay much mind to. She listened, not fully grasping that their grandmother couldn't hear and shouting was useless. Still, she bobbled her head in response.

When the conversation did include her, she continued to listen. She had a much better time understanding the buddy system. Her eyes brightened with understanding, and she nodded excitedly as she looked to her brother. YES! she hollered, matching his volume. SKIPPY BUDDEE! Skipjack was many things to her, and now he had a new title: buddy.