Redsand Canyon And I can't help it it's the way I'm wired

I am. It had been as easy as that.

She couldn't see his expression but he sounded more dubious than upset. Her own features were expectant and somewhat hesitant. He thought it was... good. She relaxed, but only partially.

I actually am. She smiled, ruffling his fur with a brush of her paw. It's... strange. But I think he really cares. She was aware how that might sound, and that she barely knew him. It wasn't the best example to set, perhaps, but had Towhee been different? Maybe it was good to show that there were multiple routes to happiness.

I haven't been this happy in a while. He'd done a lot to bring her happiness, but he couldn't do it all.