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gjalla’s ears cant back a fraction at his answer. she lowers her muzzle to the churned snow herself, drawing in the layered scents, letting them sit a beat before she lifts her head again.
north,she agrees, matter-of-fact. then, after a breath,
a rabbit will do little to fill a belly.
she steps past him, shoulder brushing his lightly as she takes the lead again, already committing to the deeper trail. the trees thicken, swallowing what little starlight follows them.
stay wide when we close,she adds over her shoulder.
we should aim to take the one most isolated.
