Redtail Rise XX

they moved like little tubers.

augur was perplexed and amused and mesmerized. anyone coming across the den would find the great clawan seemingly wedged into the doorway, which gripped his muscular shoulders. his tail beat upon the ground outside, raising small clumps of dirt.

first the girl approached. and then the boy shouted from within. augur trembled with excitement, ears laid back. he reached to sniff at the daughter that new snow had birthed. the man smelled of earth and trees and meat and wild things. he shared this with her in a chuff.