Redtail Rise leggiero

the distant song draws her forward.

she's a little sore but pleased, loping a little crookedly along the hills of the Rise. when she sees Ashlar, she pauses, then gives a chuff his way, trotting to meet him.

nose lowered, sniffing at his work with plants;

she is wreathed in heat-scent and fully aware of it, but does not necessarily mean to tease.

why does she come?

she has already taken strong seed.

and yet, Avicus wonders if Ashlar's softness and prowess for healing would be beneficial in a young wolf.