Oh Deer Me

Fern looks to Rudyard, eyebrows lifting in silent surprise as he changes the game plan. Run it down? Oh, this sounds fun. She listens to the instructions, looking to the motley boy as he takes on the teacher mantle. Finally, he cracks a grin and teases her, earning him a roll of her ocean-hued eyes and the beginnings of a smile. Quietly, she pipes up, “You get the kill, I’ll take it down. Just don’t trip over your paws Hotshot.” A soft giggle escapes as the smile grows and Fern hunkers down in the long grass. Looking to Rudy, she softly adds, “Let’s get a little closer before we start the chase.” Turning her eyes back to the buck, Fern begins to slowly inch forward.

Once they are in position, Fern looks over to Rudy and waits until he is ready. Once they are ready, the gray girl starts the chase, bursting from the grass to run toward the buck. It startles and turns to flee, the gray girl moving toward the right side of the prey. She watches Rudy out of the corner of her eye, adjusting speed and distance to match his rhythm. They chase the buck, Fern carefully watching Rudy, working with him to bring this buck down.


"Fern Lark"