Morning sunlight

Charlie had done as his father had asked and Sirius recognized his efforts. The boy could feel pride swelling within his chest as his father said he was impressed. He might not be as eager to fight as some of his siblings but Charlie wasn't afraid of hard work and doing what he had to do in order to achieve what he wanted. His tail gave a little wag as he lifted his gaze to his father's own.

They were going to put his skills to the test. Charlie felt a flicker of nervousness before he gave a small nos. "Okay, Dad." Charlie shifted on his paws and began to scent the air. Feathers and ocean, huh? Two scents he had to pick out among the others. Charlie let out a thoughtful huff, his father helping to guide him in the right direction.

"It's this way." The boy said after a moment. "So we know the direction they are in, and how to move quietly on the ground but… how do I make sure the prey won't notice me as I get close? If I can smell a bird it can smell me too, right?"