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Quixote still felt like he was missing a piece.  Most of the things said fit together on their own, but not entirely with from Tegan's current behavior.  He seemed almost a little too sorry -- that or Towhee figured whatever happened wasn't a big deal and had relayed it as so when it actually was a much heavier topic.  Or something.  Certainly if it had been that bad, someone would have stomped right on over, right?  He was acting like he'd already surrendered the rank he'd asked for not too long ago.

So it's about Firebirds, then?  Pretty much had to be.  Unless you're leaving something out.  From the way Qui said it, he didn't seem think that was the case.  But he would try to figure it out with an even keel.  I personally haven't talked to them recently, so I'm pretty sure you haven't started a war or anything ridiculous.  I don't know what their side of it is other than what Towhee has said.  And did they trust the lens that Towhee saw the world through?  Sure, it was probably true, but she wasn't exactly fond of subtle things, so if they lied a little to be prim and proper, would she be able to tell?  Quixote might not, but for different reasons. 

Raven will be stepping up to alpha again soon.  She'd be the one who probably would have the best idea of whether that is something that will be brushed off or if you should really go apologize even if you think it was a setup.  Hell, Raven should probably talk to him anyway.  Maybe she could figure out what was really the issue.  But you recognize the mistake.  That's step one.  What're you gonna do about it?  Tegan had sounded like he was just going to give up.