Redtail Rise cinereous

Redd didn’t seem particularly amused by her antics. The laughter died in Masquerade’s throat as she regarded the Wealda with consternation. The law of parsimony would tell her to go with the simplest explanation: her sister simply wasn’t hungry right now. Why not accept the gift and cache it, then?

The Caru’s long tail lowered and stilled as she nosed closer to Redd. Nothing smelled amiss… which made Masque wonder if Redd had noticed the change in her scent. Her stomach tensed a little. She wanted to share the good news with her litter mate, though she realized that her union with Riley could very well be a point of contention.

Swallowing a little uneasily, the Caru said, What’s the matter? She paused, then tacked on, You can talk to me.