Hideaway Strath 7 Deadly Sins

When Rue mentioned pack business, Towhee morphed from grieving mother to pack leader almost instantly. Her strength was admirable to Ruenna, who was unsure whether she would have been able to do the same were their roles reversed. This was why Towhee was the Kilonova of course-- she was able to execute both roles at once, where many others in her position would have let one take precedence over the other. 

Despite any doubts Rue might have about her own leadership qualities, clearly Towhee saw something within the Pulsar that met with approval. Before Rue could answer Rye spoke his congratulations, and his words fell noticibly flat. This would not be the first time a packmate begrudged Rue a promotion, and it stung every time. Rue opened her mouth the thank Rye for his-- admittedly empty-- congratulations, but he was already taking his leave. Watching him disappear into the trees, Rue concluded that she would simply have to try harder. If Rye or anyone else questioned Towhee's choice, Rue would show them through her actions that she deserved the post. 

"Certainly. Thanks, Towhee," Rue had reverted to her usual quiet tone, which of course wouldn't make any difference to Towhee. Rue signed her acceptance and her gratitude. After a pause, she cut her eyes back in the direction of Rye's disappearance. "He's okay, right?" Rue had the odd feeling that there was something between Rye and Towhee that she was missing, but she didn't know how to begin to ask about that. Or if she even wanted to know.

"..And what about you? What else can I do?" Rue wasn't going to ask Towhee if she was okay, she already knew that answer. All she could do now was try to ease the Kilonova's burden, in whatever way possible.