Starglow Basin Re_jaded.

Towhee shook her head to indicate the apology wasn’t necessary. Something compelled her to reach out again, rest a paw reassuringly on Tierra’s shoulder. She was thin enough that Towhee could feel the sharp cut of her shoulder blade. She squeezed lightly.

Do you want to get out of here? she asked, suddenly much more interested in catching up with her daughter than waiting to ID this mysterious man. The caldera is empty. We could go hang out there for a little bit, catch up properly.