Heron Lake Plateau Fylgija futhorck.

Vasa was perceptive, picking up on Towhee's malcontent. The Beta was quick to say, "Nah," and then, "you're not bugging me. Why don't you show me what you've got? I'll turn around again and we'll see if you can sneak up on me."

Forcing her uncooperative facial muscles into a quick smile was like trying to open a rusty door that had been underwater for a century. But Towhee managed one, for all of two seconds, before swiveling around so that her back was to Vasa.