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She dropped her foot when she caught movement out of the corner of her eye, face carefully neutral as Niamh approached. Towhee wasn't sure how to feel toward her, nor did she know what her (former?) friend would make of her presence. Niamh didn't leave her wondering though. She was smiling and playful.

Trying to ignore the bittersweet heaviness in her chest, Towhee managed a wan smile. "Dunno what you're talking about," she answered in a way that said she totally knew what Niamh was talking about. She drew in a breath, then said, "Hey, I'd like to catch up, but I have a question first: have you seen Tegan, by any chance?"