Redhawk Caldera heart attack and vine

If he spoke, Towhee didn't catch it. His body language was fairly clear, however, as he faced her and braced himself. Towhee's jaw muscles clenched as she lowered her snout. He had taken a defensive pose, which meant she would be the first to make a move. She was fine with that; she needed more practice on the offensive front.

After a moment's deliberation, she lunged, snapping her teeth not at the obvious choices (one of his forelegs) but attempting to totally flummox him by going straight for his face.