Redhawk Caldera Everything the light touches

"Sterrrrrrrerrrerrr," Nightjar tried and failed to mimic. Peregrine quickly moved on to say more unfamiliar words, while Nightjar continued to mutter "errerrerrerr" over and over and over in the background. It was natural for a child his age to repeat things almost to the point of annoyance, especially because he liked the sound of his own voice, as most young boys do.

"Errerr," Nightjar continued, staring up with that same goofy look of adoration that he'd worn the entire time at his father's dark face. Although it was clearly not the case, Nightjar imagined that Peregrine understood everything he "said" and responded appropriately. "Pssss sterrerrrerr," he said conclusively, then turned his eyes directly toward the rising sun before realizing how terrible an idea that was and squeezing them shut with an alarmed yip.