Overture Downs momentum for the sake of momentum

Mordecai halted, and Luke's paws were quick to do the same. The tension of his leader's muscles were detected, and his eyes followed that of Mordecai's. Ahead of them deer milled amid the trees, their brown coats disguising them among the shade and bark of the forest. A doe bleated, and the blue-nosed wolf's ears flicked forward with interest. But he reminded himself they were not here to target her; not yet. The whole herd needed to be moved. Luke looked to Mordecai, taking his cue from him.