Redtail Rise to science

Redd is a curiosity, a mix of her fierce nature and Aventus's (perceived, at least by her) aloofness. she remains at a distance, while Masque greets her warmly, and she, in turn, gives her daughter a brusque nuzzle before sending her off to stand with her siblings.

only Ancelin is physically friendly with her after that; the others are present but distant, which makes sense, given their relationships were just that.

she hopes to change that, to forge loyalty within them. to entice them to stay.

you are growing, Avicus addresses them, once all salutations had been made. you all have a. . .parhh' 'uh play here. warrior, hunh'er. we needh 'hhat.

her indigo eyes wander through the group of youngsters, meeting each of their gazes in turn. whi'hh are you? wha' will you become?

Avicus has always known what she is. a hunter, a fighter, a killer.

she wonders if they will have the same certainty, or if they may balk at the question—and a rogue sapling of doubt within her heart knows that some—even of her own blood—will, indeed, balk.