Redsand Canyon I killed the orchestra.

He looked a little melancholic about the name, which was kind of ironic. Y’know? Like a ray of sunshine? Towhee joked in her head. When he met her eyes, he explained the weight of the moniker. She blinked and resisted an unkind urge to roll her eyes.

In the next breath, Reyson went on to offer an apology. Although they had begun moving, Towhee paused again to clap him on the shoulder. He had meant well, she knew, and he’d owned up to his mistake and learned from it. What more could she ask for?

It’s fine, Sunshine. There’s always an adjustment period when you join a new pack. Towhee let go of him and resumed walking as she continued, Anyway, now that you’re more settled in, what do you think of the place?