Haunted Wood The sun also rises

teya felt as though she was only a hindrance. something to be tripped over or stepped on. but at the mention of water, the raven brightened. she saw almost at once the tactic: to mire the elk. grateful to learn so much upon this hunt, teya slipped into the muckpool with no hint of pause.
she looked for the man who had appointed himself leader now, darting another glance to reyes. teya was giddy and breathless, and her eyes were bright with excitement, the anticipation of the situation sharpening her consciousness.