Redtail Rise Mama, if that's movin' up

New Snow moved to greet them, warm in spite of the chilling potential that lay in wait for them. Lilia mouthed at the woman's cheek appreciatively, savouring again these moments that they might share, knowing that there might be an end to it that was much earlier than planned. She had hoped to share the winter with the woman, learn more from her, and be still fond and treasured when they departed in the Spring. Now, Lilia was not sure what would happen by day's end. 

Sunrise looked confused, and she moved to the girl offering her a low rumble to help still her nerves. Lilia had protected the girl before, and she hoped that Sunrise would never stop thinking of her as a loyal and diligent guardian. 

Augur's greeting, however, was abrupt; a chuff, from a man who stood as stiff as a boulder. She felt a pang of regret, and wondered if he begrudged her for denying Avicus. She was the reason that they gathered now, a family united as they were left in the dark. The other portion of the pack gathered somewhere, but whatever verdict they had reached was still unknown to those who were not Redtails. 

She moved to greet the man regardless of his stony facade; she still felt certain that she had made the right choice. She knew that she would never feel respected if Avicus had ascended; and she felt too that Augur had been slighted by the angry woman. She uttered a soft growl, affectionate and proud. She would stand by his side, and do whatever it was that was best for him and his family, and hers as well. 

When Towhee Jr arrived, Lilia moved to greet her, inspecting the coyote wound which seemed to be healing well, though she girl's limp didn't go unnoticed. With time, she would regain use of that leg, but for now, the scars were a mark of victory for her. 

She directed the girl toward New Snow and Saturday's Sunrise, so they might become more familiar with one another. She knew that if peace could only be bought with her own expulsion, that she would want for Towhee to be cared for, and she felt that there were none better for the job than New Snow. 

She returned then to Ancelin's side, and sat, staring off into the grey woodlands. "It'th thtill quiet." She remarked, unimpressed. "We'll give them thome time." She said, though she burned to know what it was that the Redtails were up to.