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not being able to see the forest for the trees. it was not the first time arcturus had heard such an expression; how uniquely it fit his life, in this present moment.

he offered a threadbare smile in response; he did not wish to dwell, and was relieved the conversation shifted to more palatable matters. "well i know meerkat, of course." he was not aware that some firebirds might question meerkat's parentage -- towhee had told him firmly he was not the father, and since then, arcturus had never questioned it. "i've met bronco and figment too; the three of us have done patrols together. good boys." he tried to think of who else he knew, and found the list was thin. "niamh of course.. but.. that might be it."