Cedar Sweep Skeletons in the closet.

She had been returning to their temporary camp, mouth full of willow bark when Towhee's howl sounded across the sweep. She paused a few moments in surprise and then quickly trotted back towards Rye. Her mind raced with what this could all mean. What if the wall was gone now? Maybe they could go home, and Rye's injury could be treated by a proper medic. Rye's howl sounded next, and she quickened her pace, dropping the bark as she finally arrived and went to over to where he was resting. How do you feel? she asked first, despite her eagerness to investigate the call. She looked from him to the direction of the call. Do you feel okay enough to find Towhee? she added. Maybe we can go home. The thought made her heart race in anticipation. But as much as she wanted to check things out, she wasn't going to leave Rye here or force him to make a journey he didn't feel he was up to. So she offered him a soft smile, her tail swaying behind her as she waited to see what he thought of all this.