Overture Downs momentum for the sake of momentum

Their first hunt as a pack had been a failure, but this did not bother the ever-optimistic blue-nosed wolf. He was certain that as they established themselves and got to know one another better, their coordination as a hunting unit would improve and success would be theirs. But, optimism did not put food in their bellies, and he could not catch enough fish to feed them all comfortably. So when Mordecai suggested tracking the herds, he was eager to join him, and together they, along with one of their new packmates, headed off.

Mordecai paused at the crest of a rise, and Luke's eyes scanned the area. His tail was set in a gentle wag, happy to be on this quest, to be part of the pack. Mordecai looked to him and Riordan with a smile, which Luke returned as he gave a single nod. They started moving again, and while he was relaxed and content, his eyes and nose were focused on the task, scouring their surroundings for sign of prey.