Heron Lake Plateau another five more short graybles

Towhee just barely resisted the urge to roll her eyes when he spelled out several immature epithets. Despite herself, she was pleased to see that he hadn't totally forgotten the sign language. He said he was out of practice, which was expected. It very much belonged to the Redhawks' inner circle and he hadn't been a part of that for a very long time.

She majorly hesitated to consider him part of it now, though with several of her closest relationships currently thrown off kilter, Towhee made the sudden decision to keep the door cracked open for him. "Would you like to practice now?" she asked slowly.