Cedar Sweep Such owls as you.

Elwood hadn't actually met Towhee's children, so he wasn't sure who, exactly, was accompanying her now, but he was certain that it was one of Phox and Camilla's offspring. It was somewhat surreal to see Towhee in the role of mother, even though he was already aware of this fact, but the solemnity of their meeting didn't allow him to dwell on it for long. He gave a small smile when he heard Towhee introduce him to the girl, then he focused his attention on Towhee's words and gestures as she filled him in.

She explained that she had come across one Blackfeather pup herself, then inquired about the howl regarding two children only moments before. Elwood glanced at Fen, assuming that she had interpreted the message for her mom but hadn't been able to identify the owner of the voice. "It was Niamh," he replied as his mind began to carefully consider the implications and their options.

"What did you find out from the pup? Do you know why it was here?" he asked. He hoped it was something as simple as being separated from its parents, but that invited more questions. Why, and how, had it ended up so close to the Redhawks and Blackthorns?