Redtail Rise XLV

He peered at Masquerade, his expression unreadable. They returned his gaze for a moment before letting it drop. The muscle in their jaw jumped. They remembered how they’d felt like there was no one they could ask about puppy development, since so few in the rise actually spoke.

Someone in leadership should be able to articulate clearly, they said, aware that it was not the kindest observation.

But social etiquette had never been their strong point and, anyway, their frustration with this situation just continued to mount. If Augur wouldn’t even consider it, then it just confirmed the Caru’s belief that he did not find any merit with them or their role in the pack.