Morningside Cuesta won't cry no Mississippi

His tail flicked in irritation at the tone his sister took - or at least at the way he took the tone his sister took - but the male wisely held his tongue on the matter. Arguing won't help anything, he reminded himself, forcing himself to relax once more.

"I need you to find someone for me," said Grayday, proceeding to explain about Deirdre and Donnelaith. "I think she might be able to help Heartha. I was going to take her myself after the kids got older, but... it doesn't seem smart to wait, and more than that... I think you need to get out of here for a while," he admitted, peering owlishly at his littermate.