Heron Lake Plateau Sooner rather than later

The pups had definitely disobeyed her, though maybe everything really did happen for a reason. Between their shenanigans and Towhee's own antics, there was no tension left in the air. There was a note of sadness and regret and the look on Raven's face before she departed made the mercenary wince internally. She wondered if Quixote would be happy or sad about this development. Probably a little of both. Or maybe he wouldn't react at all. He was pretty milquetoast, after all.

After offering the Alpha's back a soft goodbye woof, Towhee turned to Phox and the kids. "You guys are naughty!" Towhee declared, though there was no anger on her face. "You are totally grounded." She winked at Phox, then said to him, "Should we escort the prisoners back to their cell?"