Bramblepoint diortosire

It seemed her assumption had been correct; Towhee was deaf. A flicker of guilt passed through Hemera, a rare sting of regret for her earlier outburst. She drew in a slow breath, steadying herself before speaking again.
„I apologize,” she admitted, the words feeling unfamiliar on her tongue. Not just for now, but for before. For the sharpness of her temper, for speaking without understanding. Hemera was not one to confess fault easily, but this time, she did.
She made sure to face Towhee directly, her movements more deliberate now, ensuring the old lady could see the shape of her words. „Is your home nearby?” she asked, her voice calmer, more measured. A wolf of her age… surely she wasn’t wandering alone, was she? Hemera, while she was still strong, could barely sustain herself at times.