Redtail Rise XVIII

blood eyes came first.

augur rumbled a low note of submission to his leader but did not quail. his soft yellow eyes searched for red woman.

when she came he pinned back his ears and slid to his belly. he crooned once in her direction. her words were for blood eyes. the clawan knew enough to understand he would translate for the hunter.

new snow; he motioned for her also to respond to red woman's dominance.

her place here was not assured. his leader held final sway, and that included driving off the white wolf.

augur held. he watched.