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Finley's explanation was probably right, but it left Fiadh feeling a little worried. Were there really so few of them now that they were so easily distracted from their borders? She put it from her mind, resolving to agree with Finley. At least the bit about Towhee was definitely true. She smiled, saying nothing further on the subject. It wasn't like she could anyway, for Finley chose that exact moment to become the World's Most Embarrassing Mom.

I did my best! she protested, grinning and snapping her teeth playfully toward her dam's nose. But you couldn't expect me to stay small forever, couldn't bear losing to Teg and Lucca and Clo like that! Speaking of which, you all still live here, right? I couldn't smell anyone but Tegan. And Cinder, but let's be real, she was a crappy big sis and barely remembered that he existed.