Redhawk Caldera Don't be afraid to catch feels

It took less effort to read his lips, though she still shrewdly focused on them as she anticipated a response of some kind. Towhee smiled in amusement at his question, then shrugged. "I grew up doing it," she told him. "It takes practice," she added.

They were supposed to be heading out on patrol, so the motioned for him to start walking again. "We'll come up with a name sign for you," she said, keeping her face turned toward him. "That's a sign or series of signs that stands for your name. It can be anything you want. Here, I'll show you Phox's."

Once more, she came to a halt so she could demonstrate properly. Towhee paused to make sure she had Nightjar's attention before slowly and emphatically touching a toe to her own nose, then moving that same paw to thump herself in the chest. All the while, she fidgeted in place. After she was done, she paused, then repeated it for him.

"That's how I say Phox's name in ptero," she finished verbally.