Redtail Rise wildcard

Masquerade’s news was met with surprise, but Redd did not grieve the healer in the same way she did her mother.  He had never been as much a fixture in her life, though the comparisons she had drawn to Gavrel were accurate.  Ashlar had been loyal to Wealda entirely, and family while he was here.  He would be remembered.  She dipped her head a moment, acknowledging.

Even with the thoughts to tie to her new mateship, it did not occur to Redd that they would wish for news of her.  Nor was it in her nature to probe with questions.  She had never been verbose, never one for small talk or extended conversation, and this one shared update was likely some of the most she’d spoken at all.

Masquerade apologized again and this time Redd felt amusement in response.  This one did not feel aimed at her, and doubtless the former Caru would have opportunity to give it to those who it was meant for instead.  Tell them.  There was a hint of a smile, but she knew it would be their choice.  In her view, this was finally settled.  They would not move forward as pack sisters, but not as rivals either.  Something new.  More distant, but enough.