Redtail Rise second

He, as ever, entertained her mood and fell into it himself. New Snow was elated. She felt such joy! He had brought it to her life, too. There had always been happiness, but nothing quite like this.

New Snow echoed his sounds, and playfully combatted his movements. New Snow grew stiller once the notched ear found its way into his mouth, but she crooned a happy note as she batted at one of his forelegs in a gentle, soft sweeping sort of movement. The goal was to cause him to trip, though not to fall. But if he should trip, New Snow would roll with him to continue their tussle.

Life was always grand with him so close. New Snow mouthed whatever was within reach, relentless.