silver beneath the surface

Ellara's eyes followed Atreyu's gaze to the cougar's lifeless body, and she nodded in agreement. "A cougar skin could definitely add to our tough image," she said with a small smile, appreciating the practicality of Atreyu's idea. "And you're right, Bigs - crafting something from it could be even more valuable."

As she thought of the possibilities, an idea struck her. "We could use some of the cougar's sinew for stitching wounds. It's strong and durable, perfect for emergencies when we need to close a cut quickly. And the claws.. we could turn those into tools for digging herbs or even for defensive purposes."

Ellara's eyes brightened at the thought of the plan that was forming. "Yes, let's harvest the sinew and claws. We can make some useful items for healing or fighting, and then trade the rest. That way, we honor the animal by using as much of it as possible."

"Right, let's get to it then," she said as she reached for her ivory blade. The blade, though simple in appearance, was sharp and reliable - perfect for the task at hand.

Carefully, she approached the cougar's lifeless form, positioning herself near one of its legs. With a practiced precision, she made a clean incision down the leg, the ivory blade slicing through the fur and muscle with ease. The sinew revealed itself, strong and fibrous, just as she had expected.

Working methodically, Ella extracted the sinew, careful not to damage it as she began pulling it free of muscle. Once she had enough of the sinew, she moved on to the claws. With the same careful attention, she sliced around the base of each claw, removing them cleanly.

As she worked, Ellara felt a sense of satisfaction. They were not only securing valuable resources but also paying respect to the animal by making use of what it had to offer.

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"Ellara"