Redsand Canyon Friendship

Alys sighed softly at Towhee's words - she knew she was right, but loners were clearly hard to come by, if the coastal male was all the way in the mountains. She didn't want to leave the vale - especially not with her pups coming so soon, but the fact was, she just didn't know what to do. Alys turned her sunny gaze to Towhee's, expression embarrassed and apologetic. "I know you're right. I... there was one male, Derg, who wanted to stay through the winter, but I've not seen him since, and..." She paused, sighing heavily. She rolled her shoulders, then muttered, "You wouldn't happen to know anyone looking for a home, would you?" She was beginning to grow desperate.