Redtail Rise fairy-land

before they can do much work together, Masquerade appears with her own offer to help. she turns her gaze upon her daughter and nods quickly, a faint smile upon her face. she watches as the girl approaches the mouth of the den—and feels a little nostalgic, even.

you were born here, Avicus reminisces, taking the opportunity to rest a bit. you remember?

it hadn't been too long ago, and yet, it felt impossibly far from this moment. 

her eyes roll sideways to look at Ashlar. you're welcome to stay, her placid stare reads.