Redhawk Caldera There's a shining in the shadows

He was heartened as he managed a hit—albeit a sidelong one—but his triumph was short-lived as Fennec mercilessly forced him to the ground. HEY! he exclaimed, the frustration clear in his voice even as it was muffled against the dirt.

The boy wriggled, desperately trying to wrench himself from his mother's iron-clad grip. He might manage it if she loosened her jaws, though he thought that wasn't likely. He was beginning to feel embarrassed, getting kicked around in front of the others.

LEMME GO! Killdeer demanded, but it was less a command and more a plea. Goddamn it, was he gonna cry? Don't cry, stupid!