Redtail Rise Phoenix

It was a long moment, waiting for their deliberation.  Her interference might have changed nothing, and if it had, she could have turned the entire pack against herself in a single moment.  Redd was not the familiar presence her sibling was, nor the steady presence the wordless pair presented.  She was new.  An outsider in her own home.

And now, a usurper.

Thankfully both accepted, and she felt a grateful calm when the hunt lead took a step further and signaled the change himself.  She had intended to announce it herself, but instead joined her voice with his.  Informing all not present that stability would continue.

Harmony was not a guarantee yet.

Redd turned to find Masquerade still present, not gone as she had assumed might happen.  She did not know how she would be received, but stepped towards them with a cautious and searching look, tail relaxed.  Their conflict was done - there was no need for posturing.  But her understanding of Masquerade’s willingness to follow her was shaken.

She hoped they would come and provide this answer, but she would not force it right now.  There had been enough conflict here.