Redhawk Caldera California sun

The sight of Peregrine was a welcome one. Wildfire dipped her head, black tail writhing on the ground at her rear as she waited for him to come closer. His casual, friendly greeting gave her a measure of relief. Elwood had kept his promise, then. As soon as he came within reach, Wildfire touched her muzzle to her father's chin and rumbled an affectionate growl.

His words had a funny effect on her, which she promptly ignored. "I came to ask about the pups! And mom! And you! How is everyone?" Her head tilted. Peregrine had gone through some rough stuff over the past few months, she knew, but everything appeared to be going well on the surface. She hoped her family's fortunes were even deeper than that.