Redhawk Caldera She blinded me with science

Magpie knew she was being ungrateful, but deep down she truly was; if only because they were saving her from death. Still, if it had been Fox that had found her instead of Peregribe, would things still be this way? Worse, the teenager found she wasn't as mad at Fox nearly as much as she expected to - the older female wasn't giving her much reason to spew the ire she wanted to feel. And as much as that wanted to make her lash out more, frustrated she couldn't dole out the justified anger she had felt those months ago... The little black wolf felt her body relax into submission.

I'd die if I didn't join you; I'm not stupid, she said quietly. Around the fiery adult, it seemed Magpie had a voice - but perhaps it was the months of isolation that made the shy extrovert speak, or perhaps the inexplicable bond she felt towards Fox. I don't want to trust you, not after that, but I don't have a choice if I want to live, her frustration was likely clear. But I'll join, since you're offering, and maybe I'll see you're the leader I thought you were.