Redtail Rise wildcard

skipping with permission!  I’ve got a busy work day today, so won’t skip too many rounds <3

She still did not understand.  She could not understand, and perhaps she never would.  In Redd’s eyes, Masquerade simply belonged.  There were no caveats, no qualifications, and there was nothing that could have changed that.  She was family.  It did not cross her mind that ambition could change this, or that other desires might interfere.

Redd wanted nothing more than to live up to Masquerade’s example.  She did not yet know how.

Still, her words brought a surprising gratitude to her sister.  There’s nothing wrong with the rise, with you.  Redd moved to press her head against her sister’s shoulder, just as she had so many times before.  I think you did.  But I’m glad you’re happy.  She did not argue to invalidate, only to confirm that Masquerade had always belonged in her Rise.  It was important that she know this, even if she had chosen elsewhere.  She had never wished for a Rise without her sister in it, even if there was relief that she was not returning now.  She would not put her own stability above family.

Masquerade wished to know about the Rise.  Redd lifted her head and considered, knowing Wealda would need to answer this at times.  She would go wolf by wolf.  Ulfhedinn, and the hunt wife, are parents.  She is Caru now. She thought Masquerade would understand why, so did not think to put any weight to it.  Caru and Haelend are leadership, if they wish.  And there is a new place, Treow, for those who would help.  Caretakers.  A hunt daughter holds it.  She was proud of this change.  It was the product of time spent thinking and recollections of their own conversations.

Mulherin is Berserker.  He searched for you.  She thought, perhaps, this was important.  Carrion wishes to be Haelend.  Her mind ran over the others, but could think of nothing notable enough to share.  The pack thrived in much of the same way it always had.  Often she had little to do with it.