Heron Lake Plateau Purpose.

Towhee kept vigil as the parents settled into their new roles. When Phox returned from a hunt and offered food to Camilla, the new mother seemed more responsive than previously. The Beta watched the two for a moment, then redirected her attention to their surroundings. She felt so exposed out here, by proxy, and twitched at every movement.

All was rather still today, so the mercenary slid onto her haunches. As she did so, she felt a peculiar sensation between her legs, almost as if she'd wet herself. Towhee's face scrunched and she spread her legs where she sat to duck her head and inspect her crotch. A powerful smell hit her nose even as she saw the slight smear of blood oozing onto the grass beneath her.

In comically slow motion, her eyes drifted upward to the nearby family and looked at them like...