Redtail Rise the gods give

perhaps too easily — though easily brushed away as a product of his young age — bobcat is avoidant of what he should be doing — eating and keeping up is strength, as masquerade told him — and charging right into training. right into play.

priorities are easily skewed.

slowly, he was learning. studying.

so, he studies masquerade, studies her as she takes a bite of the meal she brings.

as usual, bobcat is quiet; adopting the silent, nonverbal manner of communication of his parents. at her invitation he bounds forward, taking a small chunk of meat for himself before retreating back a few steps to give them both some space to eat.