Northstar Vale I need to spin my wheels

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She didn’t feel very hungry this morning, though Towhee dutifully picked at the kill Maxim had brought her. He and the kids had set off for the day, leaving her behind to continue the dreadfully boring business of healing. She figured that proper nutrition might hasten the process.

Towhee didn’t hear the howl, of course. By the time @Jack Snipe intercepted his elder sister and guided her to their mother, she had eaten all she could and shoved the rinds aside. She stood and walked outside to heed a call of nature, walking a little further from the cave than strictly necessary to make the most of the foray.

When she reluctantly made her way back, she found her youngest son and eldest daughter standing by the cave’s mouth. Towhee blinked in surprise, though she shuffled closer, shooting Jack a thankful smile before focusing her attention upon their visitor. Part of her wondered if Fennec was here to shout at her for her abrupt departure.

She didn’t ask. She didn’t say anything. Towhee just reached out and touched her nose to Fen’s cheek, always happy to see her.