Two Rivers Isle My dad would have been so upset

Ulrich came upon him quickly, and Goliad felt the sharp twang of embarrassment.
I think so! He erupted as he fluffed up, then shook off the snow and hoped he didn't look as crazy as he felt for that moment. His heart hammered in his chest.
I -- I was startled, there was a bird! It was the palest thing I have ever seen, and before I could catch it the thing had gone.
He didn't want to admit to being a failure, but the words spilled out all the same.