Redhawk Caldera ∧∧

Looking her in the eye, Permanently.
Her idle thought had him shift momentarily. The clear power imbalance— the matriarch, if not leader, stood before him and certainly did not disappoint! This is what Hotah expected from such leadership!
He was happy to be tested. Thrilled, even. It would not take him long. He should be back before sundown, if all goes well. 
I will leave my scent for you to follow when I return. Assuming that she could not hear howls from a far distance, he assumed her nose worked more than perfectly!