Redtail Rise sonata

She took a deep breath, trying to stay calm even as her excitement mounted. Masquerade looked to Ashlar not only for instructions but also to ground herself. He told her where to look and, despite herself, her head jerked rapidly. It was enough movement to cause the frog to sink underwater and out of sight just as soon as she caught a glimpse.

Her lips pulled into an frown as she shot Ashlar an apologetic look. Masque slowly bunched her limbs closer together and crouched beside the water, trying to temper her breathing and other movements. She was hardly an experienced hunter but instinct told her that she must be very careful and very patient.