Redtail Rise High Risk, High Reward

A call rose on fragrant autumn wind; wolven and full of command.

Riley paused from his border patrol with @Wanderer — ostensibly the more sane relative of Fifth. He motioned for her to fall alongside him, trotting loosely towards the summon.

A bull elk’s high bugle shook the conifers. Riley’s gaze fell upon the beast first — then Augur and Masque, holding it at bay with snapping teeth. Nearby, Lilia closed the gap — and two darker figures made their arrival known.

He slowed, motioning to Wanderer to keep a wide berth. Riley’s frame lowered as he skulked behind the elk, bringing up the rear and waiting for the signal.