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Masquerade misunderstood her, but Redd was quiet a moment rather than attempt to correct.  It would not harm the rise to offer the option of other homes, should a recruit wish for something else.  Just as it would not harm the rise if some of their own chose to join Masquerade.  It would harm them more to have some whose loyalties lay divided and who stayed out of duty alone.

They will decide where they go.  She replied, relenting.  If any came and did not wish to remain, she would provide the Peak as alternative.  Perhaps a smaller pack, with room to build and form, would be more attractive to those with ambition.

We are not yours.  They are.  Redd added, voice soft.  Her eyes were on Masque’s side, though after a moment she stood and looked to the west.

She still did not think it right for Masquerade to travel alone, but she did not press to correct the misunderstanding of earlier.  Riley would protect her as much as he was able, but perhaps they would need to take risks to follow the path they chose.