Redhawk Caldera Sweet Cheezus

At long last, they came to the edge of the territory’s namesake water feature. Towhee made sure Amalia was steady on her feet before stepping back a couple paces. Hopefully a good, long drink would settle her stomach and wash out what must be a sour taste in her mouth.

I know you feel like shit right now, she said, but this will pass. In the meantime, let’s just take it easy, yeah?

She reclined on her haunches, then eased forward into a sphinx pose parallel with the waterline. Towhee hadn’t even been awake for an hour. Normally she would be out patrolling or even hunting. But Killdeer had it covered. And she didn’t mind relaxing here for a little bit, looking after his pregnant(!) mate.