Redhawk Caldera Just a harmless prank...

Titmouse was known for two things: his bite, and his bark. As soon as his sister started fighting him for control of her own paws, he just tried harder and harder to nibble and snap at them. It was a fun game! She pushed at him and kicked and even snapped, the more and more he grabbed and chewed, until they were having a full-blown battle with tooth and claw included. The longer they played the less and less fun it seemed, and the more serious. Titmouse was and always would be stubborn; however, he didn't know that this behavior he was now cultivating could get him in serious trouble in the future. The adults weren't attentive enough to notice their little battle until Towhee landed a good hit, and even the muted Titmouse squealed a dog-whistle note of surprise.