Redhawk Caldera It's not just where you make your bed

Towhee was feeling fat and sassy today. Hanging out with @Ruenna at their den had really lifted her spirits. Maybe she might even be able to go see Niamh soon. She let out a long breath at the thought. She wasn't quite ready yet, though she knew it would be best for the kids' sake if they could talk it out before their due dates.

When Phox appeared, the Sovereign sat up slowly, stretching and craning her neck skyward as she did so. Her joints popped and she sighed, eyes finally drifting to his face. Towhee blinked. He looked absolutely wrecked.

"Phox?" she said, falling into a stony silence as her brother simultaneously walked and talked, bringing her up to speed on what was an impossible, unthinkable situation.

And then she saw where Phox was leading them: to Fennec. Towhee was still reeling from what her remaining Regent had just told her, so she gaped a little stupidly at their eldest before doing an ungainly shuffle to arch her head over Fen's neck and hug tightly against her shoulder.

"I'm," was all Towhee could manage.