Neverwinter Forest an effervescing elephant

the stream was swollen past its usual banks because of all the rain the past moon, and only now was it beginning to recede some. still, it was a bounty—the fish were loving the extra swimming room. they proliferated especially in the slower-moving pools, circling each other with no apparent purpose.

cam, however, did have a purpose. but he wasn't really living up to it today.

pah! he gasped, flinging his head from the water and cursing as he remained empty-jawed. he thought he'd been close, but there wasn't even a bit of fin to show for his effort. no, the quarry flitted away, taking with it friends and family alike. he glared at their retreat, shaking the cool droplets from his chin and throat.

he would try until he caught something to eat. . .or, really, until he got frustrated. which might come sooner than later, given his luck.