Redtail Rise V

His adrenaline spiked as Augur was nearly hit, dropping down and whining lightly as he dithered uncertainly. He didn't join in, and when the other wolf left the game to join him, Ashlar's relief was palpable. He bounded forward to meet him, checking to make sure he hadn't been hurt or hit in one of the many close calls.

He was fine. Ashlar didn't bother to ask about it though he was curious; he had known wolves in the past who didn't use words and had quickly placed Augur among them. "Quiet one" was who he called him internally. Instead he gave one last look at the deer, then began to lope in the opposite direction. When they got far enough away he'd begin to sniff around, looking for signs of prey that was better for the two of them to chase. There was brush close by where he would occasionally scare up birds.