Redhawk Caldera a knot in the wood; the song of a thrush

Fear. He could see it, though not for his mother. Fennec was stubborn, sure, and set in her ways—but he'd never consider her fearful. 

Killdeer leaned into her words, hoping they rang true. I guess, he replied, nodding. That's something, at least. Ah, it just sucks.

He nodded down the slope, in the direction of the rendezvous. But it sucks for them more—Teya's kids. They didn't get to know Bronco as well as I did. I guess that's why I'm here—if they can't have their Dad, then at least they can have their brother?

Killer glanced at Amalia, cocking his head. Why isn't Alaric here with you? he asked, curious.