Sun Mote Copse Grown out of myth.

He did not come. Although she was disappointed, she didn't blame him. He must not have heard her, otherwise she was sure Phox would've returned at once. He was probably far away, taking the time he needed, and Towhee couldn't fault him for that. But a heavy sigh gusted out of her nonetheless and she prepared to flop to the ground, patrol be damned.

Then someone appeared in front of her. Towhee blinked, watching Wraen's lips move to form a question. "No," she answered baldly. She didn't think she had anything else to say, though some executive cog in her mind whirred to life and she found herself reporting, "Sundance took off to look for Dorea. I asked him to stop by Firebirds, give them the news about Sugar."

She didn't notice Maia's approach, nor prompt departure, which all happened somewhere behind her back. After giving the Sovereign a moment to process that news—and perhaps to stave off any discussion of her feelings—the newly appointed Regent asked, "Is there anything else you need done around here? Any specific tasks?"