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Shrike seemed a bit taken aback by the question, if his expression was anything to go by, yet he answered readily and honestly. Peregrine smiled to himself, the expression fading somewhat the mention of Allure. He still recalled the day she had left and it wasn't a fond memory. He brushed that aside, though, and nodded to acknowledge Shrike's noncommittal response.

"When I was your age, starting a family was the furthest thing from my mind, believe it or not," Peregrine revealed. "I didn't jump onto that bandwagon until I was three. I don't know how my life would have turned out if Tyrannus hadn't exiled me. I might've stayed with the Flightless Falcons my whole life, sharing a den with Osprey to this day..." He chortled and shook his head lightly, forgetting that Shrike wasn't familiar with the story or its characters. At least there were plenty of contextual clues.

"Anyway..." the Alpha said after a beat, "I should head out. I was gonna hunt for Finley." He paused, then asked, "Would you like to join me?"