Northstar Vale reports

today, he had found the lotus springs. a ring around the creek had led him there — and although he was positive it would be more of a sight in spring, it seemed lovely now. whimsical. his only regret was that he could not take towhee there at once. nor show her what remained of the flowers that bloomed alongside the spring.

when he returned to the den that mid-afternoon, it was with the knowledge that he wanted to take her there the moment he could.

which meant perhaps it was no surprise he started his greeting to @Towhee with —

-how are you feeling today?-