Redtail Rise a valentine

Ashlar did not know where Prophet went but his disappearance disquieted the Hælend. He would not have vanished by choice, not after so long and such loyalty. Not with his children here.

It boded ill, but Ashlar could only trust he would make his way home.

He did not know why Avicus called but assumed she or someone needed something of him, so he came as quickly as he could. He’d spent some time with the pups but hadn’t tried to crowd… he knew that Masquerade now held a title suited for caring for them and was happy to give her that place. It suited her.

Hard to believe that some might be his.

The bard slowed as he approached and smiled hesitantly, seeing no urgency and hoping that meant nothing had happened.