Redhawk Caldera I lost my shoe.

She wasn't prepared for the swiftness with which Towhee responded. Her sister blocked her attack effortlessly, using her shoulder and hip to stop Orca's forward momentum and even knock the wind out of her. Orca stumbled back, eyes widening with surprise as she caught her breath. As she righted herself, Towhee was already gloating about how she would do the same thing to Gannet and Titmouse.

"Okay, maybe you're right," she said. She raised her brows at the new sign her sister employed, then imitated it with a giggle -- once, twice, then three times consecutively.