Heron Lake Plateau Speak of the not devil.

Towhee carefully controlled the eyebrow that wanted to arch in response to Finley's insistence that she hadn't actually rage-quit. Although she didn't quite believe it was true, she listened carefully and nodded when either godparent took the time to explain that it was time for them to retire.

Although her heart ached a little at the notion that it was time for the next generation to take over—the implication that her aunt and uncle were aging did not sit well with her—Towhee absolutely respected them and their decision... regardless of its melodramatic execution.

"Yes, we will," she concurred with Elwood's words, orange eyes skimming to Finley. "You two deserve a break. You can count on us. We won't let you down again," she added with a quiet, "Heh," there at the end.

Feeling like it was time to get out of their hair (so they could focus on their new priorities), Towhee's tail waved and she said, "Well, I'll leave you be. Thanks for the talk." She offered a crooked smile, then bowed her head to the retirees and made to depart.