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Fennec's frank remark caught Sugar by surprise, earning a huff of laughter. "None taken," she assured, though there was a flash of indignation she quickly suppressed. She focused on coming up with a sufficient answer to her friend's question, eventually saying, "It started with plants. I enjoyed collecting them and learning more about them. Then Eljay told me they could help with healing the sick and injured. I've always liked helping people, so it just sort of made sense." She paused, smiling in the dark. "Does that make sense...?"

When Fen agreed to relieve her and take watch—a task which Sugar didn't doubt she could manage, even without sight, especially since it was pitch black anyway—the little Blackthorn finally unleashed a great big yawn. "I'm just going to nap then," she said through it, "but you can wake me if you need, of course." As she spoke, she circled and folded herself neatly beside Towhee. She shifted a little, then settled her head on her forelegs, her eyes closing but not before she thought to murmur, "G'night, Fen."