Stjarna continued to examine the deer herd, searching for weakness that would make it easier to pick a target for hunting. A cough caught their attention. One of the does was ill. It had a deep, barking cough that seemed to indicate some sort of lower respiratory infection. That one would be a decent target.
Star's ears flicked back as they heard someone approaching. Star turned to see Hattori and they grinned at the presence of the skilled hunter. Star gestured toward their left. "That doe is ill. The one on the far left." He kept his voice low so as not to alert the creatures. "I'll sneak around to get in front of them. Try to run the target toward me though if you have a chance to drag her down do it, I'll join you when I can."
With the plan laid out, Star started slinking around toward the far end of the clearing. They moved slowly and carefully. Every so often one of the deer would look up, ears fanned out listening. Star would freeze til they went back to grazing. In time Star was in position. Now it was up to Hattori.
