Starglow Basin asco

At once, he worried that he’d said or done something wrong. Why else would Soto seem suddenly disappointed? Even the way he said his own pack mate’s name sounded so dejected. Bushtit was almost startled when the man turned and motioned for them to follow.

His eyes immediately sought his mother again. Towhee looked a little apprehensive, though she eventually nodded and began walking. He did the same, the pair of them falling into step with one another as they cruised silently in Soto’s wake.