Emberwood bits n pianos

What a kid- and he definitely came by his sense of humour honestly. The slender, ginger kid bounded over and was greeted warmly. He considered shouldering or checking him just to see how spry he was on his feet, but got distracted when Killdeer was mentioned. "Oh?" He asked, but was reassured his son wasn't too far behind. "Yeah, that varmint's always been a slowpoke," He kidded. 

He didn't wince or flinch, but his stomach did a funny thing when Towhee was mentioned. "No, actually. I haven't seen her since we left, but she's probably with Moonglow?" He suggested. He felt bad, not knowing where she was or how she was doing- but he couldn't guilt himself forever. This move was good for them. "You lookin' for her, or still on the move?"