Heron Lake Plateau awaiting your mistake

Raven probably should have expected the ranting outburst that followed her words, yet it still took her a little by surprise. She remained silent through his tirade, letting him get it all out of his system even though she disagreed with literally every word that came out of his mouth. Arguing with each point he made would get them nowhere -- she knew how he got when he started to spiral like he was right now. He wouldn't listen, couldn't be reasoned with. She sighed, looking out over the water as she considered the mess they'd gotten themselves into. She didn't want her relationship with Titmouse to be ruined, but it was looking a lot like that was where it was heading.

Abruptly, she changed the subject. Eyes still somewhere out over the lake, she asked, "Did you know I'm the alpha now?"