Nova Peak Black Dragon

Masquerade was in much better spirits following @Avicus’s return to the rise. They were loath to leave her side, though they supposed it would be proper to fetch her some more meat.

Nudging @Mulherin to come along with them, they bounded north. They didn’t find any promising leads in the grotto, so they steered west and began exploring around the western face of Nova Peak.

Look at that, they pointed out as they wended along, their ruddy muzzle indicating the silhouette of a spiny outcropping. This place already has a name but I secretly think of it as Dragon’s Back Ridge, they shared with a smile, marigold gaze panning over the rest of the mountain.

That gave them an idea, which they voiced a few minutes later: Picture this, Mul. I mentor you until you’re ready to lead, then you disperse from Redtail Rise to lead your own pack here on the ridge. You remain allied with the rise. They paused for a long moment before adding, I could come with you, serve as your second.

It was a passing fancy, perhaps, but the Caru couldn’t help but pause and look at his face, wondering what the Toweard thought.

So, I had this idea and I couldn’t help myself. Let me know if you mind the assumptions and/or don’t have time for this thread.