Moonspear as you were

The coming of age! Killdeer had never had such a ceremony for himself, and he rejoiced that his children would experience it.

He came upon the scene, tail wagging, and gave a respectful nod to Sialuk and Alaric, then a nuzzle-noogie upon the crowns of Treepie's and Tiki's heads, drawing them into a warm embrace if they'd allow.

Finally, he settled beside Amalia, and his tail wrapped 'round hers, his gaze warm upon her excited countenance.

Would it be their children here, one day? Sooner rather than later, he hoped.