Heron Lake Plateau Pure intention juxtaposed

Clarity would probably never be one of her skills either. One had to wonder what she'd eventually become - what set of skills could she possibly cultivate after everything she'd been through? The woman had not changed much between her first interaction with Phox; in her mind, he was her husband. But that meant something totally different from what everyone else likely assumed, leading to confusion all around. Towhee mocked her for it. What was she supposed to call him? Phox was her protector, her rescuer, the closest thing to family she'd ever had — Friend? She parroted back at him, pulling away and looking at him with doe-eyes.

He looked --- hopeful? Concerned? She couldn't read him, and dropped her eyes away. I.. I guess, friend, is that the word that they used around here? Was that what Raven called Quixote, or.. Finley, with Elwood? But wasn't Towhee friends with Niamh...? Poor Camilla was so confused by this subtle exchange, and her ears fanned about awkwardly. M'isser Quixote... is Raven's friend?