Redhawk Caldera some day they will all be dead

Caracal wandered the caldera in a daze, sick with worry for Towhee. Keeping her company—and fed—hadn't been enough. He looked listlessly in Brecheliant's direction, wondering what Bridget would say if he went to visit again. But he let out a wounded noise as he thought about running into Reyes. He'd like to see his dad again but he just knew that would further destroy his mother...

He shook his head and began picking his way toward one of the offshoots near Tailfeather Creek. Caracal stopped in his tracks, all his thoughts about his poor mom scattering as he found himself staring at a small, dark figure by the water. This must be one of the newcomers, which meant she was family. He remained motionless for several beats, until his senses caught up with him and he realized...

"Hey!" he shouted far too loudly, scooting over to the stranger. "Hey," he said more softly as he came to stand over her, "are you hurt?"