The beginning after the end

Áskell spared a moment to glance at the groundhog burrow but he still didn't see much in the way of movement so he turned his focus back to Veigar while still trying to keep an ear out. He beamed proudly as Veigar's eyes widened at the mention of the bear. Áskell was about to relate the story when he heard the sounds of shuffling and something moving underground. He fell silent, crouching down lower into the bushes as the ground hog suddenly appeared at the den opening. It stuck its head out, sniffing the air but thankfully the wolves were downwind. Still, the groundhog was wary. It slowly crept out of its burrow until it was fully out. Áskell held his breath, watching as the groundhog started to forage away from the den. In a low voice he spoke to Veigar. "Ok, here's the plan. You go sneak over to its burrow entrance and block it. I'll then go after the ground hog." With a little luck it only had the one burrow entrance.