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Despite the continuing rainfall, Towhee was on cloud nine just now. Right as rain, she mused inwardly, snorting. It had been hard to watch Meerkat leave again but she'd come! And they'd spent hours together! Life wasn't perfect on either end, yet her daughter's visit had really put a spring in her step, especially so soon after being reunited with @Figment and @Fennec.

Of course, it didn't take reality long to rain on her parade. Towhee channeled her extra energy into a patrol, which led her past the eastern borders. The water had risen several dozen yards now, all but swallowing the original riverbank. And still the rain fell, fast and hard. The water was really starting to churn too. As she stood there and watched, a dead fawn floated past.

Tempting though it was to dive in and grab for it, she remained very still, orange eyes following the carcass until it vanished along the rapids. She then turned, her mood officially dampened. They might have to make the call soon, though hopefully they could wait until @Niamh returned. The Sovereign was just thankful that Meerkat and Bronco had already safely come and gone.