Redtail Rise LXIV

Redd had no thoughts she wished to share.  She had doubts and fears, and a hell of a lot of hurt, but none of those things mattered here.  And none of those were burdens for them to take.

She saw no reason to press forward and saw no one willing to rise to fill the void. Most days it felt like she was the only one not waiting for some inevitable collapse; the only one who saw something worth salvaging.  Maybe she was simply the only one who would be left with nothing in the aftermath.  The thought was too aligned with truth to be comfortable.

She flicked her tail dismissively, tilting her head.  They had dispersed, most likely… there was nothing she could do.  If only one was missing their well being would be in question, but both were gone.  Both had been discontented.

Neither had spoken with her.  It was a betrayal, not a crime.  She watched the hunt lead, wondering what it was he wished from her.  Something she didn’t understand.