Redhawk Caldera Dream walk for me.

Fin was staring off thoughtfully after Wildfire when Towhee began to ptero to her. She turned a second too late to catch the beginning, but watched silently to take in the rest. It was comforting to be reminded by someone else of all the reasons they were doing this. More and more it was becoming difficult to remember. There had always been another way for them to make themselves safe from Blackfeather. The prospect of abandoning the Caldera had been intolerable at first. Their entire lives were here; this was their home. But lately, Fin had wondered if it truly was worth all of this.

Watching Towhee, listening to her, Fin remembered. It wasn't what she was saying that reminded her, but the simple act of looking at her. She was both of her parents reincarnated. This had been their dream. They had built the Caldera, risked their own safety and security for it. They had given her a life by making her part of theirs. It was more than just a piece of land. It was their legacy, and she needed to protect it for them. She and Elwood may be the alphas in title for now, but she realized that they were merely stewards. The Caldera belonged to the Redhawk line, and she needed to protect it until it was time to pass it along to their kin. She needed to protect it for Towhee.

Fin smiled gently. "Thanks, kid," she said, "You know, I like having you around. I think we might've raised you pretty good."