Sun Mote Copse and the riverbank talks of the waters of march

Hey, you! Killdeer greeted Seal, with a grin and furious wagging of his tail. She had continued to grow since he'd last seen her—or perhaps that was an illusion. They were both adults now, either way, and he beamed at the young woman.

You, too, Seal, he said fervently, smiling. How're you doing? How's your mom and dad and siblings?

He resisted the urge to stare past her, looking for Towhee and Fennec. They'd come in time; he was sure of it. For now, he was happy to reconnect with his cousin.