Redtail Rise stanzas

her eyes light up, pleased at his response. goodh, Avicus murmurs, nodding. a bit goes by before he asks her if there's anything further he should do.

she stares at him, words blooming then dying in her mouth. she's afraid. afraid that something she will say will drive him away, just like his brother. that the contention between herself and Aventus will haunt the next generation.

destiny, perhaps.

but fuck that.

you are good, Avicus responds. you are a very good wolf here. an' I hope you an' your dad can findh your broh'her.

she touches her muzzle to the crown of his head, a kind of benediction. the good boy. the obedient. she values him greatly.