Redtail Rise everything's not lost

Anxious, he hung back and continued to observe Lilia, who seemed to approve his progress and dropped into a low crouch. He did his best to follow her unsaid example. For a moment, they stood and awaiting their signal, the air thick with silence.

Then came a burst of chirrups.

He took great care not to trip over his own paws—which were much too big for his body—as he took a quiet, low step forward.

At his size, he probably didn't need to go this low anyway, but the realization did not strike him. He stood there, small ears perked as highly as possible, awaiting another noise, or for Lilia to take the lead.