Sun Mote Copse This mess is a place

When Towhee wasn't busy meandering, she was apparently ridiculously attached to her "bed." Although it was definitely past time to get up and at 'em, she remained sprawled on the ground, pressed against the remnants of body heat left behind by her children. Her eyes fluttered as she drowsed, snapping open when Phox rudely pushed against her shoulder to get her attention.

"Just five more minutes," she groaned over him, though Towhee shut her trap pretty quickly when she realized what he'd said. For two whole seconds, she anticipated the big announcement: they were mates! But then she realized he looked a little constipated as he signed a few more words, leaving Towhee to blink at her brother as his disappointed morning breath washed over her face.

"Uh," Towhee replied dumbly, trying to blink herself fully awake. "What?" She shifted, sitting up a little and facing Phox properly. "She's not happy with you because why...?"