Northstar Vale Four corners of the world.

It was the furthest that the boy had been from his home in the canyon. He’d taken every step with a spring, energy coursing through him. Jack was eager to see the world and everything that it had to offer. With mom and dad accompanying them, the kids didn’t really have to worry about making their parents fret.

At the borders of a beautifully lush territory, Towhee stopped and glanced over her children to see which one of them might like to howl for the leaders. Jack Snipe did not hesitate. He sprung forward on his paws and smiled toothily at his mom.

Me! I do! Sorry Leona, you can do the next one, he thought as he glanced toward her with a dumb smile.