Redtail Rise jade

Although his thoughts sometimes strayed, Cambria remained resolutely faithful to his duties upon the rise. He fancied himself something of a guardian, often patrolling the borders. They were mostly uneventful, perhaps because the rise’s claim was so well-established. Cambria made certain he always refreshed his signature scent in with all the rest.

He didn’t see the two figures approaching the rise, though his leg was in the air when Redd cried out a challenge to Mulherin. Cambria stiffened, his foot dropping back to earth as if it was full of lead. But all four were fleet as he compulsively answered the summons meant for someone else.

He was curious why she’d come back and challenged the leader, though as soon as Cambria spotted her, he looked for her young cohort. Although @Etienne and even Mulherin had preoccupied his thoughts the most lately, he had never stopped worrying about young Ruckus. It was wonderful to see him again.

Beyond that, the yearling was torn. He halted a few dozen yards away from the pair, his stare fixed but his expression giving away nothing. This was Mulherin’s business and Cambria didn’t intend to overstep, even though he was well aware that Redd had walked right past their borders.

His body remained statuesque as Cambria silently willed Mulherin to appear.