Hunter By Trade, Mother By Accident

Tethys watched Celeste with eager eyes, pleased when she smiled at her and acknowledged her. That alone was enough to get the girl to perk up slightly, tail held a little bit higher above her back now. She listened attentively as she began to explain that they'd be hunting bison today. She'd already tracked them down and thought there were enough hunters to take down a full sized bull. Exciting! Tethys wondered if any of her siblings had taken down such a large prey animal but she figured she would've heard about it if they had.

She was given instruction to join Arne - she watched to see who Celeste was gesturing to - to initiate the hunt, pushing the bull away from the herd. It sounded like an important role but she was happy to fulfill it, provided she was able to. At least the other wolf she was paired with was older and had no doubt done much more hunting than she had. Tethys nodded understanding and agreement.

Soon they started off, Tethys trailing close behind Arne. It wasn't long before they were given a cue to go off on their own. He asked a question and she shook her head quickly. "No," she answered him, hoping he wasn't disappointed with that. He explained he'd only ever been trampled by them - something that made her a little nervous, but she wouldn't show it because he was grinning while he said it so surely it hadn't been too bad, right? …right?

She didn't have long to think about it before they got the cue to do their part. Hurrying after Arne, she felt adrenaline begin to course through her as the herd finally noticed them and started moving. It was a powerful feeling, knowing just two wolves could cause such a reaction, and she leaned into the high it gave her. Once she got eyes on the bull she zeroed in on it, hoping if they put enough pressure on it that they wouldn't lose it in the stampede.