Redhawk Caldera We'll wind up at Jilly's right after Toot's Shore.

feel free to still join, Aliana :)

A veritable tornado surged toward the border, legs churning with the effort. He'd heard she was back, but didn't know it for certain until he saw the dark form from afar—he couldn't mistake that patchwork pelt. 

GRAMMA! Killdeer shouted, barreling toward Towhee with the brightest smile upon his face. He brought himself short of colliding with her, but still sent grass and dirt flying as he skittered to a stop, licking her chin and cheeks in delighted abandon.

You're back!!! he exclaimed. Are you alright? Where'd you go? Are you staying? Whatcha doin'?

The questions were rapid-fire, God help Towhee trying to follow them, especially if she wasn't in a position to read his lips. He'd forgotten about that and remained the motor-mouth, vibrating in place and grinning widely.