Redsand Canyon Fading like a flower.

She seemed to bristle at his tone. Aquene rarely responded that way, but she was likely far more willing to oblige him than Towhee. Still, he was stubborn, and he wanted her to at least take the food. 

His jaw set into a rigid line when she spoke. She apparently felt okay enough to push his buttons. He knew she was pushing them, yet he still couldn't control his reaction. Kallik rolled his eyes. Hey, I was just trying to help, he told her. There was no emotion in his voice, like he was simply stating a fact. If you don't take that food, I will just carry it to your den myself. I can get the matrona something else. It was pushy but he wanted to get his way.