Swiftcurrent Creek Keep your heart 'cause I already got one

Before he had a chance to yelp out a strangled what, a sharp pain spiked through his paw. Whatever he’d been trying to say turned into a high-pitched howl. It took Hirundo a moment to collect himself. When he finally looked down, he was overjoyed to see that his paw was still attached to his leg. And it didn’t hurt much anymore!

That wasn’t so bad, Hirundo admitted sheepishly. Thanks, Miss Mae.

He looked up at her, only to finally notice the drying blood on her forehead. Hirundo’s eyes went wide with horror.

You have blood all over your face!