Redtail Rise Twin Flames on a Masquerade

Hoping he would not move away this time, Masquerade reached to nuzzle their brother’s muzzle. Encouraged by the wave of his tail, they wagged theirs too.

I wanted to thank you, Masque said. I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately and I realize that you, your brother and sisters have really helped me grow as a person. But particularly you, Mul.

They paused, glancing off into the October night, a smile playing about their mouth as they recollected something he’d said to them the first time they’d brought up their dreams for his future. Their eyes flashed thoughtfully when they membered how he’d wondered what their mother would think.

I wanted to say I’m sorry too. You were right: Augur, Lilia and even mother are proof that a leader doesn’t necessarily need eloquence to be effective, they continued, looking back to his swarthy face, although I still believe it would be good to have someone with the gift of gab represented in leadership. I think it would bring balance.

Masque wondered if he would sense where they were going with this. They’d talked about the possibility of Mulherin leading his own pack, with Masquerade in a supporting role. That remained their endgame but the details of their vision had lately begun to shift.