Redhawk Caldera Tea for three plus one.

Two figures appeared in quick succession. Towhee couldn't hear tone to save her life, though she could absolutely read body language and expressions, probably more readily than most wolves. Though both Maegi and Sphyra said the same words to her, their demeanor could not have been more different. In fact, everything about her pair of greeters was sharply juxtaposed.

She returned Maegi's burning look with a speculative glance of her own, though most of her attention went to her daughter. She felt no small measure of relief when Sphyra greeted her so warmly, welcoming her home. Towhee returned the youth's fond smile, closing the gap to nudge happily at the girl's cheek.

"And better than ever," she quipped to both of them, drawing in a breath and stepping back a few paces. "Thank you for keeping the pack safe in my absence," she said, mostly to Sphyra, though she included Maegi with a brief look. "How are things here?"