Dragoncrest Cliffs For the walking man

val noticed no such grouse, nor the pine that delineated their presence -- but he did notice chacal. like any 'big' brother, he saw his chance to spoil her plans -- whatever they were. all in good humor, of course.

so, he stalked after his prowling sister -- waiting for that perfect moment to emerge from the brush and pounce.

any second now --

three, two, one . . .

POUNCE!