Redtail Rise We are often of greater importance in our own eyes

His twin had woken him with her incessant demands. In response, he announced his discomfort to whoever was listening, grumbling in annoyance.

However, once he realized somebody was entering the den, the boy went silent as he focused on how to make his way toward them.

He abandoned the side of his littermates; stood on wobbly legs, promptly fell, screamed, then stood again, managing to walk toward the sound of the visitor's voice. The child whimpered and squeaked, demanding some sort of reception or acknowledgement for his hard work.

Small blue eyes tried to make out the face of whoever had been let in.