Redhawk Caldera Break my neck for the holy bassgod.

She recognized the dismissal for what it was and felt a little prick to her ego before remembering what she'd literally just said to Niamh: "If you'd rather not, that's okay too." Towhee nodded silently, letting her forelegs slip from her friend's shoulders, though not before leaning in for a quick press of her nose to the Regent's cheek.

-Okay,- was her simple farewell otherwise, watching Niamh lurch back toward her den before turning to make the return trip to Reyes, waiting in their cave.