Redhawk Caldera victim mentality

For a moment, she didn't know what to say to Kaertok's allegations. They hadn't held him hostage or anything like that, it was all down to unfortunate circumstances, Lauren and timing. At least he didn't seem to hold it against them, though Rosalyn and Erzulie might. This concerned her slightly, though hopefully none of this mattered once Valravn was home safe with them.

She snorted a little at the mention of a debt and said, "He's free to go with you, of course. He belongs with his family. Let them know we didn't intentionally stall on bringing him home. We recently relocated as well, plus a lot of other ish has happened." Towhee's mind flew to Fennec, then Maia, and that was just two examples of the most recent drama.

"Before we call for him, I wanted to ask you something," Towhee said in the next breath. "But first, I'd love to hear what you thought of Meerkat." She paused, thought about adding on a descriptor, reconsidered, then said it anyway: "Our kid."