Redhawk Caldera High in the sky

Sebastian led them to the spot, then offered up some basic instructions. Towhee was studying the soil when Orca nudged her. She looked up, an eyebrow quirked. "Go ahead and finish your patrol," her sister said. "I'll stay here with Sebastian and help him with the roots."

Towhee deliberated. "Fine, you're off the hook," she grumbled playfully, remembering how much Orca had resisted joining her circuit. Orca offered a shameless grin and then faced Sebastian again, toes disappearing into the earth as she began to dig out the roots he needed.

"I'll see you later, Sebastian," the mercenary said, squinting momentarily at the bob-tailed wolf before turning to resume her interrupted patrol.

Thanks for the thread! :D