Bramblepoint So let me thank you for your time,

They had to sleep sometime. The more Sapsucker thought about it, the more convinced she became that it was up to her to bring daddy home. Mommy had made a mistake, and if she had to convince him to come back despite her stupid brother, then she wasn't about to not try.

In an uncharacteristic display of quiet, she stole out of the den, and somehow managed to navigate her way (completely randomly) to the neighboring forest. To her credit, she barely paused at the borders. Her mind was made up and finding her dad was more important than any trouble she might be in for leaving. They'd understand. She was right.

It wasn't until she got into the trees that she let loose, typical shrieking style. DADDDDYYYYYYYYY!!!!! DADDDYYYYYY WHEREDYOUGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!?!? She was starting out hot, so by the time her tone eventually escalated, the pitch might be reaching dog whistle similarity.