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Meerkat was swift on her feet as she darted after the squirrels who chattered on the forest floor. The small creatures caught sight of her just as quickly, though. Their nimble feet carried them up the bark of the tree where they appeared to chatter down at her, insulted and mocking in their small voices.

Issorartuyok could not help but laugh. The noise filled the air.

The northerner approached where she was at a steady trot. If she wasted her strength in the attempt at food, it would be harder for them to catch something. The man scanned the woods with his eyes, drawing in the scent to fill his nose and mouth. His dark ears swiveled in search of any sounds that would reveal a smaller prey animal to him.

Perhaps the fox would be a better meal, he remarked with a small smile.