Rannoch agreed to the plan, and Slavik moved himself around the clearing and into his designated position. He had to do so very carefully, thankfully a wind was blowing in the opposite direction of the hogs, so not only was his scent lost to him but also the sound of a small crack of a twig. Once in position, he gave Rannoch a very subtle signal, and the large gray male across the clearing revealed himself and barked like mad. The family of pigs began to squeal, and just like Slavik had hoped, ran towards him.

He’d originally wanted to go for the big pig, but then it changed course slightly and would be too much work to go after opposed to one of its smaller counterparts. So he zeroed in on his other chosen target, the smaller plump sow. He revealed himself from the foliage as she ran past, lunging our and tackling her to the ground. She scrambled to try and get to her feet, but Slavik managed to get his own paws on top of her front legs and closed his teeth around her neck. With a quick yank, he killed her.

Blood soaked his maw as he watched the sow twitch and fall still. He looked down at her, silently thanked her for her life, then turned back to Rannoch with a huge grin. Got her! he exclaimed, and began to drag the fresh carcass back towards his acquaintance. He dropped it before Rannoch, and began licking his jowls. There, plenty of meat on there for your four kids, he said happily, still breathing heavily from the exhilaration.

Fantastic job! said Rannoch, feeding Slavik's ego. Slavik shrugged, still smiling and moving restlestly from the adrenaline, Told you I was more of a hunter, he said with casual pride, as though it was nothing. This was the side of Slavik that for some was annoying. He was confident, sometimes too confident, and when he did something great, he wanted everyone to know. Luckily he wasn't being too boastful right now, hopefully Rannoch wouldn't have a problem with it.

Slavik met his gaze with a smile of his own, Just glad I could help. At this point the two males had been hanging out for quite some time, Rannoch likely had to get back soon. Do you think you'll need any help getting her back? he asked, prodding the chubby animal lightly. Rannoch agreed and together the two boys carried the animal closer to Sunspire. Slavik left halfway, not wanting to intrude further, and went on his way.