Slipping past Kassander, the lean silver hunter kept her nose up scenting each breeze and draft of moving air trying to pick out which of the four animals was weaker than the others. As far as she could tell all were relatively healthy which didn't bode well for a hunt. However they could always try.

"Simple plan really. We take turns chasing the deer to tire it out. Then we try to take it out using whatever energy we have left. I've just got to figure out which one to target."

Nari spoke gently as she skimmed the surface of the ground silently.

"If the deer are too healthy and we get too tired it might be a better idea to end the hunt early. I would rather not spend the energy on something we definitely can't take down."

Flicking her tail up in a "follow me" gesture, Nari's legs brought her closer and closer to the enticing scent of deer. They would probably figure out quickly during the chase whether they had any chance of a meal tonight or not.

Soon they were close enough to hear the tiny group of cloven hooved creatures crashing through the leaf litter. Either they were playing or the deer were traveling. Nari wasn't so sure of which activity the larger animals were up to right now. All she knew is that they were making lots of noise which helped to keep them hidden. Creeping closer and watching the animals silently like a shadow, Narime narrowed her gaze on the thinnest one. A young buck, still in velvet with only a tiny sprig-like pair of horns sticking out of his head.

Targeting that deer and pushing her nose out to point at it for Kassander to see, the woman then waited and watched as the two yearling deer played with each other. They pranced about unworried about their surroundings while the two full adults nibbled on bushes and twigs. Nodding her head once ready to go, Nari Sprang forward targeting the youngest male and nipping at his haunches as the deer turned to flee.

Now the chase was on, and the gray wolf hoped her hunting partner was ready and doing his part.

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Narime keeps an eye on both Kassander and the deer as the three creatures speed onward over the stiff brown grasses. They kept it moving keeping the beast away from cover and tried to tire it out. However Nari was keen to notice how none of Kassander's nips or bites would hit their mark. The deer was agile, too agile for them to give it a good injury. Defeat was beginning to sink into the womans mind, but instead of letting herself slow down to stop the chase the gray wolf sped up. Her paws churned as she took the healers silent cues and with one last mad dash Nari surged forward lunging at the deers chest and neck.

She wasn't a fast wolf, and Nari should have known what was going to happen. The deer outran her, turning to the left to avoid the she wolf and let out a ferocious kick with its back legs. Nari reacted on instinct stiffening her legs and allowing herself to fall downwards and forwards to escape the hooves flying a hairsbreadth over her crown. Then the she wolf tumbled safely down the shallow hill till she stopped. Her breathing came in sharp gasps as Nari's body figures out whether its injured or not. Then tentatively she raises her head. The world spun for a moment before her eyes focused on the small yellow flowers next to her. Her breath begins to return to normal as the queen assesses herself and checks for injuries.

I cannot believe I didn't get a sprained ankle or something from that... Her disbelieving thoughts echoed as Nari slowly puts weight on her legs and tests them. She was shaky, but nothing hurt; that fact alone had Nari thanking whatever gods, spirits, or goddesses there were. Lowering herself to the ground again just to rest and relax her sore muscles, Nari then looked around for Kassander. A whine echoed past her jaws as she looks for her friend and pack mate hoping that he was okay.

"Speech"

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