Broken Antler Fen mapledrop

tambourine had agreed to be taught but did not help teya, and in some seconds the school cut swiftly into three parts and sailed back beyond their legs. teya clenched her toes into the silt and shot her would-be pupil a look that managed to be both understanding and aggrieved. "maybe we try another time," the girl said, unable to keep the tightness from her voice, and flounced to the shoreline.
a swift shake of her pelt, and teya had softened again. "i catch many fish today. maybe too much," she said with a quick quirk to her mouth. she had become greedy. the ones who had escaped could wait another time. 
plodding back to her catch, she found that the chafed otters had made off with at least two, but only shook her head in resolution. grabbing one up, she glanced to tambourine. she could return for the rest, but the prey should be cached before more damage was done.
if in agreement, teya would set a firm pace back to the larder nearest ibis' den.