Redtail Rise Savin’ his Pennies for someday

Lilia adjusted.  The fury died and the spar continued, a dance between the two.  Redd would not risk injury to either of them for this… even she did not know what she sought.  But she knew that she would know it when it came.

So she did.

She did not approve of the goading, but the intent behind it was clear.  She froze, appraising Lilia a moment, as if deliberating.  Too eager to prove herself.. But if this was the extent of her qualms, it wasn’t enough to prevent what was to come.  She’d shown herself a match and shown restraint in these first bouts.  This was what mattered.

Redd inclined her head, then stepped back and lowered herself.  The challenge was done - she would revoke the rights.  If she felt Lilia a disservice to the role she might have been willing to risk two hunters for the chance; as it was she had no desire.

The match was settled.