Sun Mote Copse boots on the ground i'm ready to go

Towhee Jr immediately looked contrite, which soothed her mother’s flaring temper a bit. She knew she’d been the one to suggest Jr come to this very place and she was glad her daughter had heeded her advice. But that didn’t excuse her ditching Dutch’s pack without a word.

-“Why didn’t you at least tell him you were going to visit the copse?”- Towhee asked with only a mild edge of exasperation. -“You were so upset about Ariadne dipping without a word, so why would you turn around and do that to somebody else? It’s okay to find a better fit, it’s not cool to just take off without saying anything…”-

She sighed. Despite her pointy words, she slid her muzzle alongside her daughter’s in greeting. She really was relieved to find her here. Towhee knew Jr was capable but she’d still worried. The wilderness didn’t show any mercy to those with physical shortcomings.

-“Is Ghost around here somewhere? Did you want me to call for your sister?”- she offered, backing away and taking a seat because she was exhausted.