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Despite her unfriendly demeanor, the wolf spotted her in turn and spoke. She must have been whispering or something because her lips hardly moved and Towhee couldn't interpret at all. She ground her teeth together in frustration. Territoriality aside, this was one of the biggest reasons she despised outsiders.

"I can't hear you," the guardian said. She was angry, though it didn't reach her tone; it was as flat as ever, her words thick. She did make an impatient gesture. "Speak up, so I can read your lips, and tell me why you guys are even still here."