Redhawk Caldera Spoiler recoil.

There's no need to apologize! You should write as little or as much as you like at whatever pace suits you. :)

Her lips curved into a knowing smile when he confirmed her suspicions. She began nodding even before he really framed a question, quickly saying, "Yep, I'm named after a bird. Animal names are definitely a big theme with us. Like I mentioned, my brother's name is Phox, for instance. And my own children are named after birds and a cat." And heffalumps and woozles butterflies and weasels, though she only thought that part in the silence of her own head.

"Let me give you directions to the Frosthawks. They're really not far and Raven could tell you a lot more," Towhee suggested again in the next breath. "I'd offer to come with you but I have the pups to look after, plus duty calls, yada yada yada..." Towhee paused before adding, "I wouldn't mind sending some messages to her too."