Redtail Rise three sundays in a week

skipping bc I wanted to give something to respond to <3 lmk if this isn't okay!

Ashlar could see the distance in Avicus' expression and it brought an uncomfortable feeling, the shame returning for what it seemed he'd done to her. He wasn't sure it was something he could make right. It grew worse when Prophet approached and drew up alongside, nearer than he would be able to reach right now. They shared something - something Ashlar had lost his chance in. Even if he couldn't change it, and even if he knew he had children somewhere that thrived... he couldn't help his regret.

Ashlar turned his attention to the puppies. Two of them sparred with each other and did not seem interested in him, so he focused on the third. He gave the pup a light tap with his paw, then sprang back with a playful huff. He wanted to get the boy to chase him... initially, at least. Ashlar would make the catch easy, allowing him the practice of playfully attacking a much larger target than he was used to.