Nova Peak End Game

They didn’t expect him to protest, not that his query was particularly combative. He just didn’t seem to understand. Perhaps he didn’t realize the inference: Redtail Rise was not just a pack but a fairly powerful and territorial one. Masquerade wouldn’t mind spelling it out a bit more clearly for his sake.

My pack is very territorial. It would be safer for you to avoid our hunting grounds.

Their golden gaze combed the grass at his feet, suddenly remembering his mild limp. Masquerade caught themself staring at his paws for a moment before moving their eyes away. He looked well-fed despite this. Perhaps it was a recent injury or he was having fair luck scavenging.

But that made them think of something and they cleared their throat to say, Unless… are you part of a pack, Riley? The rise could always use additional Fengtoth. Hunters and warriors, Masque explained.