Lily climbed aboard, looking at Taro with worry. He nodded his head in reassurance and turned to his sister.
"Go," he said. "He's coming."
Grandma smiled at her daughter and nodded before Grandpa nuzzled her.
"I don't want to leave you," he whispered.
"I'll be fine," she answered, giving him a gentle lick. "Now, get out of here, both of you. We'll meet you back at the Great Valley."