Redhawk Caldera On foot I had to cross the solar system.

Killdeer was, indeed, here, and they happened to catch him on a day he was patrolling that particular bit of border. He narrowed his eyes at the approaching figures—one dark, one tawny—but as they came closer, his eyes widened to twin golden orbs.

Abandoning all other thoughts and duties, he trotted down the slope, breaking into a lope once he reached flat ground.

Towhee would see him from here; he wouldn't surprise her by not speaking. But Fennec—

Ma! he called out, tail flagging happily behind him. He slackened his pace when he came within spitting distance and shoved his muzzle into both of their cheeks, practically vibrating with the joy of seeing them both.

I'm— he began, then switched to ptero abruptly. -I'm so happy you are here,- he said fervently. His heart was in his eyes, full of love.