Redtail Rise cinereous

She supposed this was an indirect way of seeking the Wealda’s official blessing. The newly woken part of Masquerade rankled at that, though mostly she was glad for the tacit approval in Redd’s words.

Yes, the Caru agreed with a little smile, I do.

She huffed a breath, brow furrowing as she once again regarded her sister’s face. Redd’s reluctance to talk to her still bothered her, though Masque knew there was nothing for it, at least right this moment.

I’m going to take this to New Snow, she repeated her earlier words, reaching for the kill. Before she grabbed it, she added, If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me.

She snatched the rabbit off the ground. Since her mouth was otherwise preoccupied, she butted her head against Redd’s shoulder in lieu of another nuzzle. With one last lingering look, Masquerade then spun on a heel and trotted back into the territory’s interior.