The meal has a kick to it

Kotori had indeed intended to hunt today but this wasn’t exactly what he had planned to hunt.  The wolf watched the lone elk thoughtfully.  It was still young with knobbier joints and only the beginnings of antlers that would likely not grow much farther this year.  That said the animal was still of decent size and was clearly alert, looking both ways unsure of itself.  Behind it was one of the many hot springs and by the water, on its front hooves, Kotori imagined it had been investigating.

Was it lost?  Kotori imagined he could possibly take it down though it would be easier with help.  Farther away the wolf saw an irritation, another elk that was slowly coming towards his potential meal.  He had wanted this to get easier instead of harder.  Fine.  A challenge was always a good thing.  Help doesn’t randomly show up whenever you want it.

"Kotori"