Redtail Rise diamond eyes

They sucked in an audible breath at the youth’s astute observation. Masque glanced sideways at him and considered reassuring him that all was well. But with so few confidantes in the pack, the Caru chose to speak candidly with their younger brother. They could be there for each other during this trying time.

It does, doesn’t it? they agreed, swallowing a sigh as the two of them began walking toward the far side of the rendezvous site. I wish I had answers or reassurances to give you but nothing has been the same since mother disappeared.

Redd and Relic had been more distant, though this piece of information was their burden to bear alone. They wanted to be honest with him but Masque didn’t want to put that on Mul’s shoulders, nor worry him unnecessarily.

For whatever it’s worth, they continued after a short pause, you have me, no matter what. I told you I wouldn’t leave and I won’t. I won’t leave you. Masque huffed a laugh, a conspiratorial light entering their eyes as they joked, If I ever decided to leave the rise, I would just smuggle you along with me.