Sun Mote Copse From utility animal to life partner

"How do you figure?" Towhee countered, squinting. They were around the same age, so it wasn't like Wraen should be thinking about retiring or, gods forbid, dying. "Are you planning on going somewhere?" she demanded. She wasn't sure what she thought of that idea at all, though she supposed it was Wraen's right to do what she pleased with her life. Towhee felt she should be kept informed, though, especially if it might mean taking over the pack.

For the moment, she made no reply to the Sovereign's additional question. She had thought it over and she would share those thoughts with Wraen, after her own questions were answered and possibly shed some light on why the Regent's opinion on these matters was so darn important.