Redtail Rise etude

He knew that this would not be all but he accepted it easily for now. She broke away playfully and he caught the mood immediately, his eyes dancing as he hopped to follow suit. Ashlar would chase where she led, seeking to overtake her at times, but never allowing himself to pull into the lead. The most he would ever do is match.

His world was right again. Prophet was a confidant, Augur a brother, and Avicus the leader of his heart once more. It did not trouble him that the other man stood at her side any longer, not so long as Avicus saw no less of him for not. Ashlar now only hoped the other man found this peace as well.

With no more heavy thoughts, Ashlar ran.