Redhawk Caldera Just a harmless prank...

Towhee didn't mind it when she was poked, prodded or even chewed... unless it involved her feet. She had been remarkably sensitive about them from day one. She could and did use them all the time, of course, but she became a downright fussbudget if anyone else touched them. Whether or not Titmouse was aware of this, he had a tendency to go for her literal and figurative Achilles heels.

As soon as he clamped down on her paw, Towhee squawked and tried to yank it free. When it didn't come loose right away, she curled into an even tighter ball and began nipping at his snout. If he didn't let her go soon, the little warning pecks would likely escalate into full-blown bites.