Bearclaw Valley the 48

It came as no surprise that Towhee Jr would be in such good health; even as a youngster, she had been tough and quick to learn. Her independence also added to her reputation- Ameline had given her friend an invitation to join Bearclaw Valley a year ago, but she had not been ready to settle down. It was entirely possible that Towhee Jr had come back this way, intending to find Ameline and make good on that offer- but whether it was choice or chance, she was welcomed. 

-Happy head you- She didn't remember much of what she had been taught. The gesture for see escaped her, but the smile on her face might have conveyed what she'd intended to say. Yeah, we were packmateth onthe, She said, stepping back. She'th welcome with uth. She can hunt, an' she can fight. We took on two coyoteth together- she couldn't have been more'n thickth month-th old at that point, She said, and her eyes fell to Towhee Jr's shoulder, where the trespasser had made its mark. I'm glad you brought her here. She said, further impressed with Cole for his dedication and his ability to find worthy newcomers. 

She scanned the sky, recalling the bird that had flown over earlier. That bird thtill with you? She asked curiously.