Sun Mote Copse blood in the water

Although Towhee certainly didn't mind hosting the wayward Rasalas—the situation reminded her of Dorea and Sundance—she knew they should also attempt to reunite him with his family. Surely there was a mother, a father, brothers and sisters out there, wondering and worrying like they had fretted over Alyx. That made her think of Eljay too, never knowing where Elfie had gone. If they could do something to prevent that kind of distress and pain, that's what Towhee wanted to do. Surely he wanted to go home too.

Unless, she thought, frowning pensively as she plodded along the borders, there's a good reason he isn't with them? She couldn't help but think of his wounds. She really ought to ask Niamh everything she knew about the kid, discuss next steps with her. So the Sovereign mentally ticked off her patrol as finished and began scouring the copse for any sign of Mrs Regent.

Instead, she found herself crossing paths with Eljay. She was neither aware of Fennec's interest in healing, nor the recent altercation between her and Niamh. So when she queried, -"Hey, Eljay, have you seen Niamh?"- she had no idea he might be looking for her too.