Redsand Canyon I threw it on the GROUND!

It didn’t surprise her to hear Caracal had fucked up his leg somehow. He’d always been a little klutzy, hadn’t he? She thought fondly of her son, knowing he was in good hands, though her expression tightened noticeably when Killdeer went on to mention his parents’ pack in Emberwood. She could tell the kid felt torn.

Hey, she said, reaching out to brace her forelegs on his shoulders. What do you want to do? Do that, Towhee advised simply, releasing him and sitting up straighter, smiling softly again. I’d love to have you here, but if that’s not in the cards, you can always visit. I’m not going anywhere. She paused. Sounds like you guys are ready for a break from traveling? she guessed, wondering what that meant for Caracal too.