Redhawk Caldera hey child, stay wild

Later, when Raven realized that Towhee was deaf, she would look back on instances like this and wonder how on earth she hadn't noticed earlier. She frowned when Titmouse screamed directly into his sister's ear, yet at least the girl didn't seem particularly bothered by it. Still, Raven reached out a paw to gently swat at him. Simultaneously, he seemed to go boneless with exhaustion, a great big yawn creeping over him.

A smile tugging the corners of her lips, the Gamma scooped him toward her and settled down with Titmouse gently pinned between her forelegs. She licked between his ears, then groomed him until he was fast asleep. It wasn't long before the other puppies dropped like flies around them. Raven was tempted to join them, though she stayed awake and vigilant to keep an eye on the sleepy brood.