Ouroboros Spine mother and son

He'd been wishy-washy, and that might have cost them a home. Not the ideal home, anyway, but a home nonetheless. Before he could reply to Sialuk, she departed, and the two of them were once more alone upon the mountain slope.

We'll think about it, Killdeer remarked, shrugging. We'll see other places and see if they're better, or worse. . . We've got time. Right?

He'd let his excitement trip him up over his own forepaws. A lesson learned.

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