Redhawk Caldera Don't give in, don't give up

She scowled in confusion when Elwood insisted that Gannet wasn't an outsider. Although she didn't really agree, she trusted her uncle's judgment and, moreover, respected her superior without question. Although her jaw muscles jumped as she clenched her teeth, she nodded in assent and lowered her head somewhat as if to say, "Okay, got it."

But that didn't mean she had to like it. Just because Elwood was welcoming him back with open arms didn't mean Towhee was going to rush in for a hug too. If Gannet wanted a place in her inner circle—if he wanted to regain his footing as an older brother—he would have to earn it through loyalty and service to the Redhawks.

Licking her lips, the Xi chuffed softly to her godfather and said, "I'm going to keep patrolling," before pivoting and continuing her steady lope along the invisible fence.