Redtail Rise hopestone

set for whenever actually, probably after this! @Redsky @Mulherin @Fifth

true to what he had told @Masquerade, ancelin toted the dead rabbit kits to @Avicus' den. it was true he glanced around for relic, but even if he saw his cousin, he was determined not to quail. he had the right to be here, and the responsibility also.
the young wolf had devised a rough carrying-sling of bark. his first three attempts had snapped the bark and spilled the bits of meat. and so he walked very slowly with the fourth, setting it down as quickly as he was able.
"a-auntie?" his boyish voice broke shamefully in the middle of the word. his ears splayed; he cleared his throat and tried again. "i brought you snacks."