I was just hangry.

Inferna skidded to a halt as she saw Deimos leap from his hiding spot, his large form easily overpowering the goat. Her heart raced, not just from the exertion but from the sheer thrill of watching the hunt play out as Deimos bit down on their prey. She had done it! She had helped drive the goat right into his grasp!

As the goat's panicked bleats were silenced, Inferna took a few cautious steps closer, her pink eyes wide with a mix of awe and excitement. The smell of fresh blood filled the air, and though her stomach growled even louder, she felt a strange satisfaction. She had helped, even if she hadn’t made the kill herself.

When Deimos praised her, she perked up, her small tail wagging slightly in response. "I did good?" she asked, her voice carrying a note of surprise mixed with pride. It felt good to be acknowledged, especially by someone like Deimos.

She padded closer to him, still keeping a bit of distance as he licked the blood from his lips. "Can... can I help eat?" she asked hesitantly, trying to mask her hunger but knowing she’d earned a place at the meal. Despite everything her mother had warned her about, Deimos had been nothing but kind and helpful. Maybe he wasn’t so bad after all.

For the first time in what felt like ages, Inferna allowed herself to relax, feeling a sense of accomplishment settle in as the tension of the hunt faded away.

[ 3/3 Tracked and killed any medium prey animal with 2+ participants ]

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