Redtail Rise geteilt

He was overwhelmed. First a reunion with augur, then news of Avicus, and now New Snow and Masquerade’s warm welcomes. He choked up and felt sure he was going to cry, but miraculously somehow fought back the urge. He knew it was only that he was tired, that he’d been alone too many months, and that he’d just gotten news he hadn’t thought possible. He couldn’t face her crying.

Ashlar whined and finally moved forward, embracing both New Snow and Augur as his tail finally picked up in happiness. He was so glad to find them still here, and he had no doubt that they were the reason the rise still stood here too.

And Masquerade. Ashlar turned a smile to them, dipping his head once, sensing a confidence there that told how things had changed. You’ve grown so much, he said softly, silently wondering what the rest were like now too. He knew he would find out soon.