Redhawk Caldera Squid Game drill.

She would certainly consider following Ruenna, wherever she was headed. Towhee wondered what she'd think about that, though before she could speculate any further, the other Sovereign mentioned Moonglow. Oh.

Swallowing the disappointment along with the rest of her emotions, Towhee nodded. "That makes sense," she said. "Maybe some of the others will go with you?" And on that note, she drew in a noisy breath and said, "We need to tell them."

The two of them were on the same page about the caldera's fate. Nobody could deny they were in dire straits, especially with winter already nipping at their heels. Towhee's eyes followed a few more snowflakes even as she raised her muzzle. They might be a united pack now, yet each member was an individual with their own path to forge or follow after today.

Shutting her eyes, the Sovereign summoned @Bronco, @Fennec, @Peregrine, @Vesper, @Blueberry, @Sphyra and Killdeer. There was one name conspicuously missing from the call. Towhee lowered her head and scanned the horizon, as if hoping she might see Caracal running home with impeccable timing.

"I'll advise everyone to make a decision and head out as soon as possible," Towhee murmured to Rue, eyes still glued to the skyline even as the snow began to fall in earnest, "and then wait here for Caracal. Maybe by the time he comes back, I'll have figured out what I'm gonna do."