Otter Creek I’m all yours

It was just as easy to spot the other canine against the starkness of the snow as it was the otters. He noticed her and his advance slowed, eyeing her before following her gaze towards the otters. Was she planning on snagging one for herself? The way she revealed herself to them suggested not, although it did prompt him to glance back towards what he was after, relieved to see that it hadn’t taken notice of their new guest; if it had, it either wasn’t concerned with her or was too large to move any faster than what it was. Whatever the reason, it didn’t matter too much—he was just glad that he wouldn’t be losing out on a meal.

Stalking closer, Alexander was light on his feet, eyes narrowed in on the otter. Just as he sprung forward, the otter noticed Reigi and scurried off, leaving that to fall into the snow; the crunch of which frightened the otters, sending most of them scurrying off into their burrows whilst the ones that remained visible eyed him cautiously. Pushing himself back up to his full height, he realised that he wouldn’t be catching any of them—not now, at least. Maybe he would have another chance once they all settled down and got used to him being there.

Turning his head, he looked at the reason for his meal’s escape. “What are you doing?” he called out, annoyance clear in his voice; not only had he missed the otter but someone had also witnessed his failure. It was embarrassing.