Redhawk Caldera you don't fuckle with the shuckle

When Raven rose and shook out her pelt, Towhee did the same. Her eyes tracked the bits of dust and dirt that floated off them before seeking her sister's face again as Raven signed at her. -You're on!- the Xi responded. It was tempting to make a break for it but, for fairness's sake, she strode to stand at the medic's shoulder. It took her by surprise when she realized she actually stood a shade taller than the two-year-old now. Towhee still had some growing to do but she would definitely take after her father when it came to size.

-Ready?- she signaled. Then, out loud, she began to count down: "Three... two... one... go!" She dug her black toes into the earth, then sprang forward. It was hot and she was already tired and thirsty from her patrol. But Towhee put all her energy into the run, not really because she wanted to beat Raven but because the sooner she reached their destination, the sooner she could plunge her tongue and the rest of her body in that cool, refreshing water.