Redtail Rise LXXIV

Ruckus pushed themself into a sit, only a fraction of a second behind Redd's movement. They sensed tension in her, and then came the words from their guardian. This place, this pack, was a quiet one. It was unlike the distant, early memories of Riley and Raider, all cheerful voices and happy noises. Nothing had been like that in a very long time. Even these words were terse and pained.

They sat; they listened.