Heron Lake Plateau tip-toeing in the street like dally

She couldn't believe that Tegan didn't know about the facts of life. She could have so much fun with this. It certainly wasn't her responsibility to inform him, though what an adventure it might be to drop such a bomb on him. She couldn't imagine how he might react.

"For starters, I don't want kids," she began, "and no, I'm not old enough. I think it'll be another year before I hit my first—" Wait, that suddenly felt too personal. Towhee changed direction. "Anyway, it kinda sorta requires a mate." She paused. "Or at least a dick."