Hushed Willows won't you hear us sing our family song?

She was happy he felt comfortable enough to discuss it, to let so much out. It clearly was the thing foremost on his mind—how could it not be?—and here it spilled, like blood from a wound, hot and vulnerable. Lily gazed softly at him, nodding intermittently. She was about to speak when the thump caught her attention as well.

Speak of the devil, Lily teased, giggling. She lowered herself slightly, beckoning the girl closer with a twitch of her muzzle. Hallo, Minnow. Were you looking for your daddy?

Poor Sunny—she thought he was really in for it, with this one. She and Cam would make quite a pair; little escape artists, those two. Do you think Aliac needs help and is afraid to ask? she asked the man, a little under her breath, eyes darting upward. I can see why she might blame herself for what happened—her pride is definitely hurt.