Redtail Rise LIX

he's still unsure. she can't blame him. but at the same time, she cannot trust him wholly yet, either. she nods, and steps forward to the haunch, beginning to tear the meat in a workmanlike fashion, portioning it out for a later time.

they will dwell in silence for a while, before Avicus lifts her head and licks her chops and,

i 'hhtruhh' you, she insists, giving him a graceful bow of her head. you've been good for uhh' all.

hunter, warrior, father to a child or two. hopefully, she can retain his loyalty.

but she does have questions.

why did you nohh' pick me, over her? Avicus asks, lips drawing tight.