Redtail Rise Passerby

The rise had recently lost two of its guardians, yet its borders were no less patrolled for it. Although Masquerade had never favored this particular task, they knew it fell to them, in part, to pick up the slack. Often they invited one of the youngsters along, for fellowship as much as teaching.

Although @Watcher was undeniably more adept at hunting, she accompanied the Caru today on their evening rounds. When all seemed quiet, Masque cut the pup loose. They continued along the last stretch alone, a bored yawn peeling their jaws apart just seconds before they noticed the intruder.

They halted. Perhaps Ancelin and Lilia might’ve attacked on sight. Masquerade took the measure of their rival first. But the sight of fresh blood on his muzzle triggered the yearling into digging their feet into the frosty ground and charging toward the pale interloper. They sent up a brief yip to alert the rest of the rise as they galloped toward him with teeth bared, fur and tail raised.