Overture Downs sunlight on the meadow

*Rubs hands*

Being a Scout before Hunter, Ishi decided to memorise the very path he was taking — the easiest route from the border of Lost Creek Hollow and straight into the rolling downs. Right at the beech tree, right again down the hill, straight onwards through the long grass... and so on. It so happened that the rabbit he was distantly following was also taking the same route.

He didn't notice that he had a stealthy pursuer — probably another wolf — because they were upwind, and he was too focussed on scouting, tracking, and fetching himself something tasty. His muzzle was low and his step was purposeful. Onwards, onwards. He wasn't giving up this prey...