Arrow Lake Ouch that must've hurt

"That's right," Rue confirmed, voice upbeat. She was glad that Kazimir seemed willing to have a conversation-- perhaps the other woman just wasn't a fan of big groups.

Ruenna let out a long breath as she pondered Kazimir's question. "I think... it was probably being pursued by some sort of predator when it crossed into our lands, and the predator wisely chose not to follow it into claimed territory."

Rue shook her head. As for why the elk was in the water, she could only take a stab in the dark. "Maybe it's sick? That could have been why it was targeted in the first place." Stars, the beast sure was causing a lot of commotion.