Redtail Rise Never Bet the Devil Your Head

11/22: I’m going to wrap this to ease your load!

Reki didn’t bother pitching his voice lower, so the squirrel fled up the nearest tree. Masquerade watched in mild amusement as it perched on the lowest bough, then proceeded to twitch its tail and shriek at them. The shrill sound made her ears fall back on her head.

Okay, let’s move on, she said when the squirrel continued its noisy protest. Are you hungry? I’m not very good at catching prey yet but I can take you to a cache. One with meat, she assured with a faint twitch of her lips, casting the screeching squirrel one last glance before nosing Reki away.