Northstar Vale My crystal nails.

Towhee wasn’t thinking totally clearly, though in her mind, there was a big distinction between Tamar’s initial proposal and what was being proposed now. She saw the value in taking a couple of soldierly escorts and confronting the encroachers to learn more about their intentions: a show of strength. She did not understand why they should limit Tamar’s escorts and bring along a peaceful offering. Unless Tamar meant to deliberately disarm the intruders, her cohorts seemed to have a very different perspective on this situation than she did.

Hang on a second, Towhee interrupted. What’s wrong with a show of strength? Why are we talking about bringing them flowers? I’m not saying we should rush in and start a war, she continued, but I also don’t think we should kiss these strangers’ asses. They’re infringing on our resources and territory. They should be the one bringing us flowers.

Her frustration grew with every word out of her mouth. Towhee shot her mate a look, then realized she needed to end her part in this discussion and cool her head before she said anything else.

I can’t talk about this anymore right now. I’m going back to the roost, she announced, departing before anyone else could get a word in edgewise.

I know I’m posting out of turn but it looks like Maxim dropped (hopefully only temporarily!) and I wanted to get this wrapped.