Redhawk Caldera She Deceives, He's Naïve. [iC Joining]

The kissing of toes and compliments made Fox extremely uncomfortable. She was immediately reminded of Ferdie, and she would have to speak to Peregrine sooner rather than later about Ashton's peculiar behavior. Fox returned her attention to the stranger, giving her an even look as she spoke. “You owe us nothing,” Fox replied flatly. That was the best thing about not taking her in. Nobody owed anybody anything. It was simple and easy. “Ashton knows more about the land outside our home than I do, so I’ll let him tell you where to go.” Fox had hardly left the caldera since she had been swept down its slopes. At most, she'd visited a few of the immediately surrounding landscapes.

Confident that Ashton would make sure she was sent on her way, Fox took her leave, intent on finding Peregrine and talking things over with him.