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If Germanicus had had her in mind, he did not counter her. Towhee sagged a little, feeling wearier than ever. Her eyes began to water and she did her best to blink the tears away, though one escaped. She quickly brushed it away, trying not to miss any of the Imperator’s words.

Her lips pursed at the suggestion. Wasn’t Mulberry pretty darn young for something that important? Perhaps he meant for her to be the girl’s chaperone. Towhee supposed she wouldn’t be opposed. She didn’t mind foraying a bit, so long as she didn’t have to make nice with too many strangers.

Rue would be an absolute shoe-in, if not for the obvious reasons why she should stay safely tucked at home, Towhee thought aloud, right before an extremely forceful yawn made itself known. She shook her head and apologized. I’m sorry, I’m pretty wiped out and I can feel my brain cells shutting down. Are you implying you would like me to escort Mulberry?