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"You make me happy."

Huh, that was a statement. Phox was at a loss for words when she said it, and he half-cleared his throat, half-choked on his own saliva. It had been clear that Camilla liked him, but how she liked him was still unclear. Towhee had immediately assumed Camilla was his girlfriend waifu. Even Camilla seemed confused, introducing herself as his wife when she had first met Towhee. Phox was stuck in between, not really knowing what to think except that he wanted to keep her safe.

Happy... like friends? he asked, trying to clarify exactly how she felt about him. He was her friend, he knew that much, but if she wanted more... well, he wouldn't be opposed, exactly. (It wasn't like there were any other prospects in the Redhawks, and he was a creature easily steered by instinct.)