Redsand Canyon My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.

-Yeah, I guess.-. She was decidedly less enthused on that response, as she'd been kind of hoping her mom knew of some kind of pack nearby that was full of romantic strangers who would fall over themselves trying to take her out. Life really was full of disappointment, wasn't it?

Her track record with strange guys wasn't great either, but she hadn't quite landed on the problem being her expectations or her attitude towards it. How could the issue be her? They were the ones who were weirdos.

-I met a few when I was traveling. Like, from the Frosthawks.-. Good save. -But they weren't a lot of help. And I doubt anyone cool would really want to join here. No offense.- She waved a paw in the direction of the barracks. -I guess I can always see, though! Thanks, mom.-. If nothing else, it gave her an excuse to travel some and see some places outside of Mereo. She couldn't believe the thought of 'recruiting' never occurred to her.

-I'll be right back.-. She gave her mom a peck on the cheek, then set off bounding towards where she figured a bone might be. As soon as she found one she'd nab it for Towhee and settle in to chat more about life.