Noctisardor Bypass Fishing

Last from me, enjoy a sulky boy!

He was being too hard on himself. The coyote took a deep, steadying breath, listening closely to Inkeri's words as she licked at his muzzle. She comforted him, and he leaned into her briefly. "I'll try one more time today, but then I think I need a break." Lucius forced a smile, then returned to the water to wait.

The fish returned. Lucius decided to use his paw this time. He struck out, but failed once again, and the fish scattered. The yearling sighed, his shoulders sagging, and he slowly turned and left the lake. As he passed Inkeri, he mumbled, "I think I'm just gonna go take a nap... I'll see you later..." He would return to the cave they'd sheltered in during the storm, and curl up. He would remain awake for several hours, pretending to be asleep.