Redhawk Caldera No matter how much it hurts, no matter how hard it gets, you gotta keep grinding.

Finley didn't leave any room for misinterpretation, which Towhee appreciated, even if she wished she could have that sort of agency. -Okay,- she acknowledged simply. -I understand.- And she would respect it, because she held her godparents in highest regard and knew their word was law.

A little thought sprang up in her brain, though, and the Xi deliberated for a moment before asking, -Has he talked to you about me becoming a leader someday?- She wanted to help and support the pack. But Towhee also wouldn't mind weighing in more heavily on issues like this one, if Elwood and Finley thought her worthy of such consideration.