Northstar Vale cliffsides

Fun fact: this is my 666th thread.

The whole family felt discombobulated. Towhee knew it was her fault for being reckless. If her husband, kids and all those abruptly left behind in Mereo were irritated with her, she didn’t blame them.

No one was angrier with Towhee than Towhee, though. She grew surly. Every twinge of her back made her realize she was a thoughtless idiot. She refused any painkillers after the initial dose, which of course exacerbated her foul mood.

Their hosts—no, their pack mates—were nothing short of perfectly pleasant despite being abruptly forced to house an invalid. Tamar came calling today. Between the Morphe and Meadow, Towhee couldn’t decide whose sunny company she deserved least.

The question made her want to grumble, though Tamar certainly didn’t deserve her attitude, so Towhee replied only a little evasively, You guys are taking great care of me. I don’t deserve it but I do appreciate it.