Ravenshook Cliffs Lassie 2.0

As soon as she could focus properly, Towhee let go of the alder (her jaw creaked audibly, though she was unaware). She glanced at X, then scooted closer to Niamh as she buckled next to her. The Beta began nosing and nudging her friend, tail tapping gently against the hard ground. She glanced down at the bib of blood, not to mention the broken tooth, and quickly threw up a mental wall when it triggered a flashback.

"Thank you," Towhee said quietly after a moment, resting her nose on the other wolf's shoulder. "You're my hero." She smiled faintly, then asked, "Is there anything I can do? Let's get you cleaned up," she suggested, then thought to add, "as soon as you're feeling ready." She knew Niamh had put quite the strain on herself in this endeavor.