Redhawk Caldera After All I've Said

Calling for @Teya, tagging @Eljay & @Maia for visibility <3 Backdated to June 29th.

Cinna had two birds in her maw, one as an apology for leaving Brecheliant, another as a marker for what she was becoming — a swift and precise huntress. She hoped this would be enough to get her back in. She had no idea how much had changed, and so she let out a soft call for Teya, hoping the raven would see her. At the border, she awaited, feeling guiltier as the moments passed.

When the call came, it caused a robin to take flight, spooking Bronco who was in the area by chance. The call was for Teya, though it was not as voice that he recognized. He meandered along, having decided that if he passed the visitor before Teya’d arrived, he’d entertain her guest while she waited. It was his job, as a guardian, regardless, though he liked to give his packmates privacy with their visitors. 

Teya had not arrived yet when he caught sight of the greyscale wolf. She carried with her two birds in her mouth, and despite something inside him telling him to be a bit more standoffish, he couldn’t my help himself.

”Two birds,” He noted, sounding impressed. And then he continued. ”Kill ‘em with one stone?”

when teya arrived at the borders, it was to find a returned cinna with bronco. she smiled at the girl and stepped lightly to the side of the man who had greeted her.
"am i welcoming you back, cinna?" she said lightly, tail swaying.
she had stood at the borders with eljay, she had stood here with reyes. it felt good to stand next to bronco, though she hardly knew him.
the raven was quiet now.

A male approached, one she didn't know, and he was scarred, even missing most of an ear. He smelled of Brecheliant, though, so she dipped her head in greeting, chuckling quietly at his question. "More like with some help," she wasn't going to boast. Her gaze shifted as Teya came into view, and Cinna stood, tail waving gently behind her. "Teya! Yes, I... I left to look for my siblings." She sighed heavily. "Brecheliant is the only family I have now."

Her modesty was flattering, and coaxed a small smile from the scarred man. He followed her gaze, and willingly stepped aside to give Teya the ground as she approached. He read her expression to be welcoming and friendly, and assumed the two were in fact on good terms.

She seemed eager to welcome Cinna back into the group as well, volunteering the offer before the stormy-eyed female even had a chance to ask. Maia had done more or less the same for him- and thus, Brechelient continued to be a home for all friends, regardless of the fact that life occasionally sent them wandering. 

It might have been a happier reunion, but he caught the note of what was either disappointment or grief on her voice. Her search for her siblings had either been unsuccessful, or had ended sadly. He chose not to comment, allowing Teya room to address the situation, though there was empathy in his eyes.

cinna spoke somberly. teya's tail stilled and she looked seriously at the other woman. "brecheliant be your home for as long as you like."
the invitation was clear and nothing else need be said. "i see you worked on skills," the raven praised. bronco was quiet, observant. she tilted her head toward him. "cinna, bronco. bronco, cinna."
her coolwater eyes shone. it was good to have the woman back.