Redtail Rise Altay

If he hadn’t thought about it before, he would now. This wasn’t even the first time they’d raised his awareness on the topic, Masquerade remembered with a little twitch of their lips.

His query gave them the perfect opportunity to explain their stance, though they hesitated. Masque’s asexuality wasn’t a secret, per se, but it wasn’t something they discussed openly. They’d really only talked about it with Mulherin. Riley was their friend but he wasn’t a confidante like their brother.

Thinking about the look on his face a moment ago, Masque said gently but firmly, I don’t think it’s for me. But my sister, on the other hand… Masque laughed, then held up their paws. You should think about it. That’s all I’m saying.

But they didn’t want to push him or make Riley uncomfortable, so Masque decided to change the subject. Rather, they ended the conversation by suddenly diving forward and snatching the fox again, hoisting it high as they pranced just out of reach.