Redhawk Caldera Blues

It all sounded as complicated as ever, with Towhee feeling bad for both of them. When Wraen reminded her of her behavior last year, it gave her pause, though not because she felt particularly guilty about it. It was just that things were so utterly different this year, from her heat's effect on her to her choice in partner and her acceptance of sharing the parenting role. She marveled at the contrast for a moment.

But then Wraen said something that put all of that out of her mind completely. "Er, what? You two were dating?" Well, that was a bombshell on so many levels. "What?"