Redtail Rise bon-bon

He barely registered the arrival of Redd. With his ears and eyes shut and only his nose to guide him, he would not fully comprehend the existence of his sisters until later. Assisted by the midwife, he found his proper place at the belly of his mother. There a sweet scent compelled him. Made his tiny tummy rumble. With vigor he latched on and suckled.

He was messy in his feasting. While warmth and satisfaction settled in his gut, stray dribbles of milk spilled down his chin. On either side of him, pressed close, was the newly enhanced presence of his sisters. He grunted, contently. Full of milk and suddenly overwhelmed by the newness of his first few minutes of life, he fell back into a deep sleep.