Redtail Rise ready to start

she was a quick learner, and ancelin was quietly proud. the grouse edged into sight, little twitching heads and small bobbing steps.
as the tailfeathers of a male dragged upon the ground, he glanced slowly up toward the canopy, heavy branches that would not allow for an easy flight away.
the indigo eyes rested on the girl; he jerked his chin toward them. go.
and he'd be right behind.