Bitterroot Valley a song note

He's never seen anything like it; a pale beast, elegant like a deer yet taller, sturdier. Different. He's been following from a distance for some time, crouched close to the ground with careful steps, simply watching for now. His first thought had been that the creature might make a good meal, if he could get @Kratos's help — but now that's far from his mind. Whatever this thing is, it's too large for the two of them, and way more interesting to watch anyway. He creeps forward, hoping to get closer, but the beast lifts its long head just then. He goes still, breath catching, and lowers himself further until his belly brushes the ground. The last thing he wants is to be seen.