Blacktail Deer Plateau Don't let go of this moment in time

He found some comfort in Osprey's words, yet it wasn't March Owl he felt sorry for just now, it was himself and his brothers. Withdrawing slightly to look into his sibling's face, he said, "I'm not sad about Mo and dad; they lived long, epic lives..." His water eyes threatened to brim over. "I'm upset because I didn't get to say goodbye to her. I can't even remember the last time we saw each other, Oss, or what I said to her." His eyes closed, lids sealing together with saltwater. "This fucking sucks," he concluded in an emotionally wrought and slightly embarrassed voice.

Bowing his head, Peregrine swiped a paw across his eyes, sniffled and then looked back at Osprey. "I guess the only thing I can do is live by her example. And guess what? I've already started. I don't know if Crete had the chance to tell you yet but... I'm the Alpha male here. The Alpha female, Hawkeye, is my mate. We're even trying for a family." His smile was thin and watery as he looked to Osprey for a reaction, hoping it was a good one. He'd certainly done well for himself in their month apart.