Redhawk Caldera Sit still

Having just eaten, Phox wasn't particularly hungry for what Sassafras brought, but he perked an ear when she began talking about "stars." Towhee, meanwhile, chomped on the marten with reckless abandon. Transfixed by this new information, especially that of day stars, Phox tilted his head to one side and leaned in to his temporary mentor.

She had trailed off at the end, and Phox's nose quivered in anticipation for whatever she was about to say next. But she was baiting him, so he took the bait with little hesitation. "What dey do?" he asked. Surely they had a purpose. Rabbits fed them. Rivers quenched their thirst. Siblings were there for playing with. Adults helped them learn new things. So what was the purpose of the stars?