Redtail Rise geteilt

Augur came. Ashlar was relieved beyond words to see him. The borders were still here, and so was the rise, and…

Ashlar froze as a familiar scent finally came to him. His legs shook, but he didn’t really believe it. She was gone, missing somewhere he’d been unable to find. He hadn’t given up but he found it hard to believe she was here.

She’s back? he asked, despite knowing Augur hadn’t ever spoken a word. He lowered his head then and let Augur take his scent while his mind spun. He wouldn’t find much beyond hardship and the clean scents of the wilds.