[th-the n-next step is to remove the antlers. gnaw here, at th-the base. one of the magnificent branches had been compromised in the collapse, and it was these that he wanted for himself and skoll. the deer might keep its other antler in that case. a fine bounty! and additionally, the mayfair had been able to teach a talent, this thought which brought a friendly wave from his tail. wh-when we are done with that, it w-will be t-time to b-butcher the animal. the removed skin would make a fine parfleche with which to carry the meat and viscera. lestan was plainly pleased for skoll's help, an open mien suggesting that the younger wolf might ask all the questions he liked.]

th-the n-next step is to remove the antlers. gnaw here, at th-the base. one of the magnificent branches had been compromised in the collapse, and it was these that he wanted for himself and skoll. the deer might keep its other antler in that case.
a fine bounty! and additionally, the mayfair had been able to teach a talent, this thought which brought a friendly wave from his tail. wh-when we are done with that, it w-will be t-time to b-butcher the animal.
the removed skin would make a fine parfleche with which to carry the meat and viscera. lestan was plainly pleased for skoll's help, an open mien suggesting that the younger wolf might ask all the questions he liked.