Neverwinter Forest a game of turtle

@Peregrine

It was mid-afternoon when Luke found himself checking out another forest after a soak in the hot springs. Naturally, he was drawn to a vernal pool not too far from the edge of the wood, and as he bent to drink its cool water he spotted a turtle, one of the first of spring, on the opposite bank. Luke watched the turtle for a few moments as it ambled along the shore and then made to circle around behind it. Stealthily, the white wolf creeped, one slow paw step after another. The turtle was none the wiser when he sprang for it after stealing to within a few feet. Instinctively, the turtle retreated into its shell as it was scooped in the predator's mouth. Luke carried it a little ways from the pool to ensure it could not make an escape, as turtles were much more difficult to catch in the water. This was to be a treat for him, turtles were delicious but not always easily found.

But first, he had to play with it and took to batting it around the forest floor, picking it up and tossing it, and otherwise filling its last few minutes with a thrill ride (not that the turtle would see it as anything less than terrifying).