Redtail Rise paua

Strong.  She was glad it appeared as such to him.  Perhaps it was she who was wrong, feeling the bonds chafe as if ready to snap any moment.  It felt to Redd as if the entire pack might scatter to the wind with the slightest burst of wind.

No wars.  Not recently.  None from the outside, that is.  Her expression remained unreadable, neutral, appraising him.  Searching for honesty.

Then she looked away, suddenly impatient to move.  With a flick of invitation she began to walk towards the border, his mention drawing her to take the excuse.  He could join if he wished.