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Sorry to skip but this one's been sittin' a while so I figured I'd wrap it for us!

A crappy lead was still better than no lead. The instant Kiwi gave her some sort of direction, Towhee nodded decisively. She couldn't go on a wild goose chase through the wilderness, though she would have some information for the hawk.

"Wish I could hang out and catch up," she directed to both Niamh and Finley, "but now I have to track down X and let him know." Towhee's gaze swept over all three women as she dipped her head. "I'll come by another time, after we've safely located Tegan."

With that, she swiveled and began loping back toward the plateau. X had only just returned last night after his first fruitless foray. By now, he would be rested and she would be sure to get him some food before she sent him out again.