Redhawk Caldera a n o a n a

She’d very nearly forgotten why they were sticking feathers behind their ears (or gluing them behind what used to be his ear, in Bronco’s case). But he quickly reminded her of what remained in their itinerary. He would handle the introductions, though he told her she shouldn’t use her real name. His suggestion earned a bright chirp of laughter.

Ani! she agreed, either having misheard him or simply declaring her preference. I like that! And you can be Uncle Norbert! she shouted without missing a beat.