Heron Lake Plateau Red robin

Her kid brother's admiring words meant a lot to Towhee, especially considering recent events. She smiled down at him fondly, tail up and wagging, and reached out to give him an affectionate nudge before nipping playfully at his ear. Pups were so great. She didn't deign to have any of her own, though she was so glad Finley and Elwood kept them coming.

"You know who else is awesome? I mean, aside from your mom and dad," because it was important to give them an honorable mention too. Her orange eyes glowed as she peered down at him in anticipation, wondering if he'd guess the answer (spoiler alert: she was talking about him).