Redhawk Caldera I'll interrogate the cat.

That works perfectly! :D

She was usually infinitely patient when asked to repeat herself or sign more slowly, especially with loved ones. But considering her little rant, Towhee was suddenly beside herself. It wasn't anger that suddenly washed over her but instead a deep sense of dismay. She tried to bite her lip but it escaped, quivering, as suddenly large tears wobbled in her brassy eyes.

Blinking furiously, Towhee shook her head. "Never mind," she said aloud, breathing a little heavily as she continued to fight the urge to burst into tears. "Can we just go patrol?" Without waiting for an answer, the Xi swept to her feet. She did not look at her uncle as she waited, instead peering stoically at the horizon, eyes still shimmering.