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She snorted lightly at her daughter's assessment. "I bet," she replied, unable to empathize (since she'd never had step family) but definitely sympathetic. Her head cocked at Fen's remark about Fig and Nellie, wondering if there was more to that story. Fennec didn't volunteer any further information, so the Regent realized she would have to dig a little deeper, ask some questions.

But she was distracted when Fen leaned into her. A happy smile of surprise stole over Towhee's face and she gladly leaned back, quipping, "I'm glad you're glad. I know my moods haven't been easy on you, on any of you." She arched her neck and brushed her nose along the girl's cheekbone. "So, hold up, do you think Fig and Nellie might like each other?"