Redsand Canyon We're real men, and we like sportz!

Brothers and sisters—pups to guide. He would love that, and he saw within Germanicus's moment of openness that the man would like that, too.

But. With blessing, like he said.

Thanks again, sir, Killdeer replied, beaming. I'll leave you to the rest of your day.

With a deep nod of his head and a flagging of his lowered tail, the young man took off, first at a stately walk, then a trot.

When he was out of eyesight, he let out a yip and broke into a gallop, already excited to plan his first voyage.