Firefly Glen [PHE]So many sights

Sights, check. Sounds, check. Smells, check.

If Tikaani was nervous, she had no reason to be.

Nice job! Killdeer told her, rising to all fours again. His eyes shone, and his tail wagged with joy. I think that's perfect, Tiki. You definitely conjured up everything around us right now.

Treepie would be pleased, he thought. But the thought of his daughter, missing from action, brought his happiness down a bit, and he turned a solemn gaze on her.

Tiki, what's up with Pie? he asked gently. I've noticed she's withdrawn a lot. It doesn't seem like her. You don't have to tell me if it's a secret, or if you don't know. . .but she's okay, right?

The girls were preternaturally close, so he figured Tikaani might have the 411 on her sister.