Redhawk Caldera Blues

She wondered if Wraen was implying she should poke Eljay about this. Maybe should could float the topic past him, after she and Niamh delivered their litters. She would have a much better idea about whether or not the pack could support more hungry mouths then.

"That's hard to believe," Towhee said, though she didn't actually question the rationale, "considering he's been a baby his whole life." Although it was a jab, it was made with a good-natured if not outright affectionate sentiment. What were sisters for, if not to make fun of their brothers?

After a little snicker, Towhee relented with a decisive nod, "After our kids get here, we can tell him to shit or get off the pot."