Like Clockwork

A low chuckle spilled from the giant cat and she grinned, flashing horribly long canines. It was nice to have an eager student complete with manners. "It's a decent strategy, especially in warmer climates. It's much harder to dig in the north where the ground is frozen," she informed him.

Once the hole was finished, Eltrys and Taiga both set about collecting pointed, shattered bone. With her great bulk and strength, the lioness could easily push the spikes into the earth. She packed soil around each spike, making sure to angle each rib so that it pointed towards the rise of the ridge.

"Next, we'll locate the herd of antelope. You'll be on one side. I'll be on the other and we'll herd them this way. At least one is sure to drop into the pit on the other side since they can't see it." Not until it was too late, anyway.

"Taiga"