Ravensblood Forest Get off my back

He explained his reason for being so far away from Flightless Falcons and Pied's heart twisted for him. She almost asked about Osprey, remembering the tight bond between the two litter mates. She sensed that asking about her might be damaging. Besides, Osprey's absence spoke for itself. It was pretty clear that Peregrine alone had been banished and that he was here alone.

"I'm sorry, Peregrine. I wish there was something I could do," Pied replied genuinely. Then she asked, "Is there anything I can do? You said you already joined a pack—which pack?" she pressed, for the moment ignoring the part where he'd mentioned running out on them.