She tried, at least. There was a moment of hesitation where he considered suggesting she roll in the dirt to better conceal the brightness of her coat, but if he closed his eyes, he could already hear Mother chewing him out for getting his sister so filthy. Anyway, she'd have to learn to live with the hand she was dealt; at least she had the right idea about it.

Good enough, he said honestly. Nen'tah continued to crouch, and he hoped Yesbaa could keep quiet long enough for something to show of their efforts.

Minutes passed.

The muffled sound of dirt being displaced inside the den caught his attention; he shifted his weight, motioning silently with his head so Yesbaa could also track it. First a nose, then its head emerged, twitching nervously in the dim light. Sensing no immediate danger the rabbit hopped out into the open, ears still rotating as it remained on alert for approaching predators.

It needed to get just a little farther away...

Nen'tah exploded from his point of cover, jaws snapping against empty air where the rabbit had been only a second before. The boy cursed when his paws slipped against loose earth as he gave chase, leading it around in a wide loop and sending it straight toward Yesbaa where she presently lay.

GET IT, the most enthusiasm that had left his lips in at least a month.