Bitterroot Valley Arjunaruk

Her sharp eyes spotted a figure in the distance and Towhee halted, watchful. She tipped her nose into the air, trying to pick up his scent among the blend. When he ranged closer, she couldn't help but think of Kaertok. There was a resemblance, though this male was larger and stockier than Meerkat's father, with brighter eyes.

"Hey," she said when he came within earshot, "what's going on here?" It wasn't just the variety of smells, there was a sense of commotion in the air. Towhee couldn't quite make sense of it. She wondered if the stranger would oblige her request for an explanation.