Time to begin

Happiness bubbles inside Fern as Rudy nods and reminds her of the plan. Aqua eyes turn toward the deer, nodding her agreement to the plan. A wide smile appears as her eyes glance back to Rudy, eager to make him proud of her. Speaking softly, Fern offers Rudy reassuring words, “Don’t worry Rudy, I will be careful. Just… be sure to follow your own advice.” With a wink and a nod, Fern moves slowly into position. She makes it, finding tall grass near the left side of deer. Turning her body so the deer will be toward the snare, Fern looks to Rudy’s hiding spot and nods, taking a deep breath and readying herself for the chase to come.

Aqua eyes connect with soft golden gaze and without a word, she bursts from her hiding place, starting the party. Fern snaps and snarls as she rushes toward the deer, putting on a vicious show for the deer’s sake. Its head shoots up, seeing the snarling predator and the deer turns to flee. Its bounds effortless onward, heading straight toward where the snare waits. Remembering Rudy’s words, not to push herself, Fern eases up, slowing slightly to allow her stitched shoulder the shorter movements it demands.


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