Hideaway Strath Galgaldr.

Even though she was upset at her brother's prolonged absence (and her own impaired mobility as a result), Fennec broke out into a smile as well as Towhee spoke and turned slightly to face where she thought the voice was.  More and more often, that direction was correct.

 Not really.  How'd you fail epically? she asked, obvious teasing.  She could indeed hear the smile, and it made her more inclined to poke a little fun at her aunt/mom's words.  Fig wasn't even here! And, yep, a jab at his expense too.  Friendly! But deserved because she definitely didn't deserve to be left here by herself.