Broken Antler Fen We don't need to be related to relate.

Her smile grew a little at Wraen's sage words. Of course, she was right, though Towhee couldn't resist saying, "Do you know what I'd give for a little boredom? Maybe not enough to die of it, but..." She knew there must have been times in her life when all was well, though right now she couldn't remember any such spate. It seemed to her like her whole life had been filled with chronic conflict, drama and its ilk.

A moment or two passed in entirely companionable silence before the Sovereign said, "I'll get everyone together soon." She almost added, "if we don't hear from Phox soon..." But Towhee pressed her tongue to the roof of her mouth. They'd already passed that threshold, hadn't they? "Maybe start by seeing who'd be interested in stepping up to the role or something."