Redtail Rise piercing

Masquerade came to with a jolt, their head lifting and sending a horrible lightning bolt of agony through their skull. Their instincts compelled them to get off the ground despite the pain. Eyes squinted and ears flat against their head, they stumbled to their feet and tried to assess their surroundings.

Augur, Lilia and the interloper were nowhere to be seen. Was Sunrise still with them? They tried to look for her, though they were nearly blind with the pain. Masque searched for her with their nose and thought they smelled New Snow.

With or without help, they could not remain here near the borders. Seeking sanctuary, Masquerade began stumbling deeper into the territory.