Redtail Rise Þief

there's an aging female with the group, standing near the younger members of her sex. she wonders if it's the bull's mother, too old now for children. he may or may not be protective of her; more likely, he'd be keen on fending off challenges from other males should they lurk nearby.

her indigo gaze sweeps across her pack, then she turns and nods toward the decrepit cow. weak, she notes, swiping a tongue along her jowls.

Avicus looks to the swiftness of her brother and Ashlar, singling them both out. herdh her away, she commands them. she then addresses her children—just two present. perhaps @Relic is only late to her summons, not absent entirely. he'd better be. we will follow. don' geh' far from me. keep away from 'hheir hoovehh'.

Redd is eager; Masquerade a little scared. she hasn't been the same since the incident with Aventus's pups, little devils be damned. perhaps the hunt will bring savagery out of her once more.

you waihh' here, she tells Prophet and Augur. we bring her over.

finally, in clipped tones, to the young boys: keep back. only wahh'ch.

the plan thus settled, she gives a low bark in command to Aventus and Ashlar, and when they move forward, she will too, a flick of her tail signaling for her daughters to follow.

next round begins around noon ET on Friday. I forgot to tag @Arielle - feel free to jump in if you see this tag & want to be reactivated/added