Redtail Rise q-less

Redd’s return had little effect on Cambria’s preoccupation with Ruckus. He didn’t really understand it. He wasn’t that curious about the rise’s other pups. Then again, they behaved in expected ways. Little Ruckus was a conundrum. He intrigued the yearling, made Cambria want to solve the child like a puzzle.

Like Mulherin, he often lurked nearby, keeping an eye on the tyke without coming closer. He knew Ruckus didn’t want to be bothered. Cambria realized he wanted to win him over but he didn’t know how. Was it even possible? Perhaps if he won over Redd first, Ruckus would take her cue? He seemed to shadow her in all things.

He saw the young leader approach the pup with something in his mouth. The Dragonling peered out from between the lower boughs of a pine tree, then decided to step out of concealment. He didn’t move much closer, just made himself visible and shot his fellow yearling an encouraging smile.

His two-toned eyes then settled on Ruckus, ever curious to see his actions and reactions.