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She got through two rounds of the breathing exercise by the time Fennec joined her. Although her stomach still felt a little fluttery, there was no discomfort. And though she knew Fen wouldn't see it, she managed a smile, despite sensing that her daughter wasn't entirely pleased to see her here.

She felt an echo of the old hurt, though Towhee gently set it aside. "Hey. I'm here to see you," she replied, though she always loved seeing her grandson too. She cherished that boy. "I came here to say I'm sorry. This is for you," Towhee added, bending to nose the slain rabbit toward Fen.

Sitting up again, she breathed in and out again before saying, "I'm gonna be honest, I'm not sure where exactly I went wrong. If you want to tell me, I'll listen. But the apology stands, either way." Towhee took a few more steadying breaths, wondering suddenly if it was particularly audible.