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He had been sitting downwind from the conversation, trying really hard not to laugh out loud. Oh Shrike, was a silly, silly, boy. But at last he pulled himself up, padding over to Quelt and bumping his head against his shoulder. He had been worried about his dear friend, after all he had vanished without a trace. "Of course you're welcome back, I could never turn down an old friend," he said softly, looking down at his son and licking the top of his head. Tugging softly at his ear he looked back up at Quelt, a warm smile on his lips. "I just hope that you stick around, we missed you around these parts. We have a new rank too, a few things have changed. Are you still wishing to hold a fighting rank?" Golden eyes looked down at his son, winking at the boy. "Thanks for holding up the fort, Shrike. You'll make a great border patrol leader."