Redtail Rise the oval portrait

The Wealda's call disturbs him from his play. There is something different about her today. The restlessness had emanated from her until finally she could take it no longer. Now, she'd announced her return.

Since the birth of he and his siblings, they had not gotten the chance to see their mother fully back in action. He feels compelled to shadow as she attends to her duties. 

Mama, He murmurs as he approaches. The boy stops beside her, staring up at her with muddy eyes that have begun the journey from blue to orange.