The Heartwood Dance fruits.

Towhee Jr would rather explore than eat. It was getting late and they’d been on their feet all day. But Towhee hesitated to deny the request. Perhaps they could look around for something to eat together.

-Yeah, okay. We can take a look around for a little bit, maybe see if we can find a snack,- she agreed, pushing to all fours. -I’m pretty famished myself and I get really grumpy when I’m hungry. You’d better help me scavenge something to eat before my inner grumpus comes out…-

She held out a paw, curling her toes like talons and waving it in Jr’s face. Snickering, Towhee then motioned for her daughter to lead the way. She would skulk along right behind her, protective of her baby in these dark, unfamiliar woods.