Redtail Rise XIX

augur did not understand mateship. he did not comprehend sentiment.

but he did recognize that having new snow near provided him with a contentment in himself that he had only discovered. he liked this. she taught him new things, such as an appreciation for that which seemed small and without use.

his jaws often used for breaking great bones now were bathed by his tongue. he lay down beside the hollow, propping himself on one elbow. a breeze played over his grey hackles and he yawned.

but he kept himself alert. 

in time augur rolled to playfully snap for the bone, pretending that he would drag it up out of the impression toward his own forepaws!