Redtail Rise LI

still skippable if this sprees out at any point

Redd did not intend to draw nearer, but Avicus’ summons wasn’t one she felt she could ignore.  Her nerves were taught wire as she approached, low and unthreatening, across the near borders.  Augur would be within his rights to chase her from this place; she bore the scent of a stranger now.

While she rebelled at recent decisions, she was not stupid enough to claim rank of her own.  She had no challenge to bring but her mother’s, and she knew that proving would come soon.  It was inevitable; those of the rise would accept nothing less.  These were still his lands now.

She came closer and kept near to Avicus, awaiting direction and ready to assist or flee, whichever circumstances demanded.  Masquerade did not appear injured, nor did she scent blood, but this only made the situation worse.  Where the unknown lay, fear could only grow.