Redhawk Caldera Birds of a feather flock together

When Osprey mentioned blessings, Peregrine was tempted to say, "Bless my child into silence!" Instead, he said, "Why not give them a little one now, then another, more meaningful one when they're older and able to understand better?" Wildfire cut into his words with a particularly high-pitched scream that actually hurt his ear. Thoughtlessly, he grabbed her by the muzzle, forcing her mouth shut. He didn't use much force, though he still felt bad about his knee jerk reaction and let go almost immediately.

"She can be a handful," he explained sheepishly to the child's aunt, "and an earful. I promise that the next time you pay a visit, they will all be awake and better behaved." He wished Wildfire wasn't being such a difficult little brat because he knew Osprey would likely be leaving directly and he didn't want a screaming child to interrupt their last conversation before she went. Nor did he want to just chuck her at Fox and leave. Peregrine sighed.