Broken Antler Fen and the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon

Of course Reyes understood. Caracal gave a tight little laugh when he agreed to keep his son's secret, then empathized by talking of his own sisters. Before Caracal could consider asking questions about his aunts, Reyes made sure to tell him he could come to him anytime. The boy's tail wiggled in appreciation.

As for adventures, he pondered for a moment before admitting, "I don't really like leaving home much. I don't mind coming here," he added hastily, lest Reyes get the wrong idea, "but I like it there. I wish..." But whatever he wished, he let it trail off into nothing, realizing it was probably best left unsaid at the moment.

Suddenly whipping his head around, Caracal asked, "So what's this place called? Do you like it here? What's your favorite spot? Maybe you can show me, the next time I come here," with an escort.