Redsand Canyon Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes.

Speaking of the future, Towhee’s tail waved when Killdeer bounded into her view. She went to offer him a nudge when his words gave her pause. She peered down at her leg, then up at him, curious what he’d heard.

What mattered more was reassuring her grandson, I’m fine. It’s just a flesh wound. But in case you don’t believe me, I’m head— Before she could finish her sentence, Aquene appeared on her other side. Towhee jumped a little, then laughed.

Hey, Aquene, have you met my grandson? This is Killdeer, Killer for short, the Praefectus introduced with utmost fondness. And yeah, I just wanted to check in with you, make sure everything looks Gucci. They weren’t quite at the tablinum but she stopped to hold out her foreleg for examination.