Heron Lake Plateau Let's give this bad boy a test run.

There was shifting among the Redhawks as some changed their positions, moving closer to family or towards the tension simmering between Towhee and Titmouse. And another wolf joined Titmouse's small band, making their count three. Elwood listened tensely to the exchange between the siblings; the last thing he wanted was another fight, but Towhee seemed to be ready to use whatever means necessary to force her brother and his companions away from the plateau.

Titmouse's response wasn't much better, as he offered his own perception of the options available. Elwood's ears swiveled as Quixote attempted to sway Titmouse's opinion, and Colt muttered his dissent in the background. Inwardly, he somewhat agreed with his brother-in-law -- but there was also a part of him that wondered if there was some sort of compromise to be made with Titmouse and company. He remained standing protectively near Finley, Tywyll, and Cinder, but he opened his mouth to begin to negotiate--

Only to be interrupted by Clover's brazen move as she flung herself at Titmouse. He stiffened, torn between breaking up the fight between his daughter and nephew or continuing to guard his youngest children -- and ultimately stayed put with gritted teeth. Since when had their family become such a mess?