Sun Mote Copse Mirror, mirror on the wall...

@Towhee and @Niamh - important business. :)

After her talk with Towhee and during the latter's absence, Wraen had had time to think about the future of the Firebirds. She looked back at, how things had been, when she had taken over the leadership, and had an earnest look on the running steam-engine the pack was now. She considered all the facts about the current situation and, what possibly awaited them in the spring and summer, realized that her reluctance to let anyone near her throne, her fear of losing support was rooted in emotions. And pride played no little part in this, because she had stepped up, when the pack had been in dire need and manouvered them all through famine. 

With the return of herds, her "live one day at a time" strategy no longer applied. They could look ahead. Cautiously, of course, nothing ever was certain, but with more hope than before. She realized that, if she stopped viewing Towhee as competition, but have her as an ally, there would be room for her to grow and learn. She had already proven not to be easily offended by mishaps on Wraen's side. And Niamh had remained loyal to the ranks despite all the losses the past year had brought her. Both had withstood the test of time and trials and Wraen knew that they needed a new challenge to prove themselves.

Therefore she sent out a loud howl for Niamh, asking her to leave, whatever she was doing and find her, then went off to find Towhee, hoping that the deaf girl was around and ready for news.