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There were other questions in Rye's eyes, though he didn't voice them. He seemed to ponder a moment before expressing his well wishes and offering his services. Despite herself, Towhee was touched. Yeah, if she was the type to look for love, she might go after Rye. Alas.

"Thanks, Rye," she said again, "means a lot. I guess I'll see you later." She gave him a small smile and a single wag of her tail before she turned and meandered back the way she had come along the shore. She would go visit Orca now, one last time.