Taking a trip through the lands to get a sense of what was what, the petite girl padded along quietly. Her aquamarine eyes lingered along the landscape when the sight of a crumbling building leading up to the shore caught her attention. More so than the odd structure was the sound of hooves thudding against dense sand. Her stomach rumbled quietly as she picked up her pace and made her way onto the balcony leading out to the beach. Hiding in the shadows with her midnight and ivory coat, she watched the small group of burro grazing on tall grass. Looking closely at them to see if one was sick, old, or young, easy enough for her to take down, she got ready to pounce.

Celeste Akizora

I'm Tired of Looking for Answers

Birna had not intended to end up on an island. She wasn't the sort to go willingly swimming but in her effort to shelter from a storm her tree was knocked over and into the sea. Hanging onto floating trunk was the best she could do until the storm subsided and she arrived on a nearby island. The good news was that she could probably swim back, the bad news was that she was terribly hungry.

She now sat crouched amongst the grass, watching some strange plant-eaters grazing as she debated whether or not they were a reasonable food source. The were stocky and muscular in a way that made them seem more dangerous than going after deer, rabbit or even mountain goats. Speaking of goats… a set of bighorn sheep horns caught her attention as she spied a familiar wolven form. Slinking through the grass she chuffed softly to get the others attention. "May I join you?"

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Tempted to jump out on the small herd in an impatient fashion, Celeste was glad to hear the quiet chuff. Turning her attention to the cat who looked familiar, she smiled in return. "After that last hunt, you're more than welcome," she responds quietly, her tail giving a light swish behind her. "I'm Celeste, by the way," the girl mentions with a nod before turning her sight back to the equine animals on the beach. While they probably weren't the best source of food around, they would do for now. They didn't seem to mind much as they grazed on the grass lining the beach, their long ears twisting back and forth and tail snapping at the flies buzzing around.

"I'll let you take the lead," Celeste's voice is a whisper that she knows the feline would be able to hear. Beginning to move slowly through their cover of brush closer to the small herd, she continues to scan their options for the easiest one to take down. If their hunt this time would be similar to last, letting Birna make the first move while she brought up the rear to save energy would make for an easy and quick kill.

Celeste Akizora

I'm Tired of Looking for Answers

Birna was glad that the woman would let her join. If they could bring one of these creatures down there would be plenty of meat to split between the two of them. The horned wolf introduced herself as Celeste. "Birna," she replied.

Birna watched the herd for a moment before before Celeste stated that she would let the cat take ethe lead. She cocked her head to the side but said nothing. She had never hunted creatures like this before and was not sure of the best approach to take, especially in such strange lands. Still, it did make sense. As a sprinter Birna would have a hard time catching up if Celeste were to spook the herd first where as the wolf's endurance would keep the canine on the heels of their prey. Birna nodded then crept forward, working her way through the tall grasses. The scent of pus caught her attention and she spied a young male on the outskirts of the herd. There was an infected wound on one of its hind legs. Picking her target she crept as close as she dared before taking a flying leap and landing on the burro's back. She then immediately had to hold on for dear life as the creature bucked wildly.

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Not as well versed in hunting with felines as many wolves, Celeste was beginning to enjoy hunting with the cat. She could sense the consideration in the spotted feline as they watched the herd from the shadows. Creeping along behind Birna with careful steps to stay quiet, she too could soon smell the scent of pus. Lingering on the edge of the herd, she watched the injured male. It almost appeared as if the herd was trying to outcast the wounded. Ultimately, it would make it easier on them. Taking her time to follow Birna through the grass as silently as possible, she waited a moment after the feline pounced out into the opening.

Hooves went flying as loud braying shattered the calm. The rest of the herd quickly scattered and she knew it was her time to go help. Watching out for the kicking of hooves going in every direction, she took a side approach toward the burro's shoulder. With it distracted by Birna's sharp claws and teeth in its bum, she took her opening. Avoiding the chaos of a leg or too, Celeste launched her own petite body at the burro and latched on to its shoulder. Blood filled her mouth as she too hung on for dear life. Reaching up to dig her own not as sharp claws into the burro's shoulder, she released her teeth to try and shimmy up to the burro's neck and latch on. Shaking her own body with its movements, she began to feel it start to tire and slow down as the blood loss welled around them.

Celeste Akizora