Sun Mote Copse and your heartbeat is heard three rooms over

It was bittersweet to reunite with both Dorea and Towhee this way. While his heart ached for those of Asterism Grove that were still missing, not all was lost. Sundance did his best to dwell on the positives and, as he pressed himself affectionately to his companions, hoped he could encourage them to do likewise.

"Right," the sterling boy chirped in response when the others looked his way, feathery tail swishing with enthusiasm at his rump. His powder blue gaze flitted between them, lingering a little longer on Dorea before he shot the adults a hopeful smile.