The Heartwood between the rays

She sincerely doubted Towhee had ranged anywhere near this far, though it was entirely possible Prevost was somewhere around here. Meerkat shouted her younger sister's name as she picked her way through the remnants of The Heartwood, the midday sun pressing down on her mottled back like a heavy blanket. She kept her eyes peeled for any glimpses of black and red, constantly sniffing the soupy summer air.

Although she didn't know where @Phox might be searching at present, she hoped he might be in howling range now. She took a break from calling Prevost's name to send up a call, heart thumping as she pricked her ears for an answer.