Moonspear Hello It's Me

Oh, shit, Killdeer replied, and regretted it immediately as he followed her gesture toward the shadow lingering in the backdrop. Yep, her father was just there. His ears swiveled backward in apology, lips pulling taut and awkward. I mean, shoot. Uh, sorry, Dad.

Fuck, he had to get his swearing under control in front of these kiddos.

Let's look for other bugs, he offered, trying to shift the subject in favor of exploration. He all but smashed his snout into the ground, snuffling like a pig after truffles. Lots more where that worm came from.

At least he was entertaining—right?