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She cursed silently when she realized she couldn’t understand most of what he said. It reminded her of Soto. Towhee wondered if this guy had an accent, lips pulling into a frown. Then she glanced sideways and brightened when she realized Bushtit could provide a translation, much like Tierra. Only this should be easier, as at least he seemed to be speaking the common tongue.

-“I’m deaf and I can’t read your lips for whatever reason, so I’m going to have him translate,”- Towhee explained before quickly looking to her young son.

-His name is Ditty,- Bushtit signed in silence. -He said it’s nice to meet us. He called me a funny word. He said he can summon the leaders if we want. He wants to know if…- Now he turned his face toward Aditya and said a bit bashfully, -“Yes, I caught it all by myself. You can have it.”-

-Thanks, Bushy,- Towhee signed, nuzzling his cheek before her orange eyes looked to “Ditty.”

Was that really his name? He looked even older than she remembered, now that she was paying more attention. She regarded him for a few beats, wondering how long he had lived here and what had brought him to Moontide.

Are Phox and Heph here or are they still away? Towhee queried, hoping to call one of them if they were back in town.