Redtail Rise silence

the lone call surprises her. she recognizes the voice but figured it would be accompanied by others. instead, it's solitary.

she comes down from the comforting enclosure of the mountains to meet him;

he's grown! time has passed—she looks upon the lone boy with pride and with query, head cocked.

where your fah'her? she asks, swallowing thickly.

the answer may not be to her liking.