Ouroboros Spine mother and son

His head cocked, further, to lock eyes with the bird that sat upon her shoulder.

Fennec and this woman were familiar.

He glanced at his mother, despite the fact she couldn't see. Is there room in your pack? he asked.

He knew they wanted something of their own—but Killdeer didn't know how to do that. He'd always latched onto others' projects. And if Fennec already had a connection here—

We're looking for somewhere to stay, he offered freely, shrugging. He gave the young woman a smile. I'm Killdeer, son of Fennec, he said, with a gesture toward his tawny mother.