Heron Lake Plateau mac and cheese calzone

When she glanced back, it was because her brother had socked her in the arm. Before she could remark on this, she saw Niamh apparently fighting tears. Towhee's mouth opened in surprise. She hadn't intended to hurt anyone's feelings, though that had definitely gone over much worse than she'd anticipated.

She'd already been worn out from patrol and broody from recent events, now she felt like an asshole too. Surely these two knew her well enough to know the comment was trying to make light of a terrible situation outside of their control, though Towhee could admit she really should've kept it to herself.

Not really sure what to say, Towhee just stood there in stony silence for a beat for saying, "I didn't—" She shrugged, biting her lip and looking at Niamh. Had she really made her cry? "Fuck, sorry. You can kick my ass if it'll make you feel better." Pretend I'm Colt, she thought but wisely didn't say.