Redtail Rise XXV

the difference is notable, even to bobcat's young eyes. he can see ...perhaps not at their level but close enough. it's a better vantage point, at any rate. it shows bobcat a new world.

the mice are in his crosshairs and at father's command he surges forward.

his teeth make contact, instinct telling him to bite down, to hold harder as the pitiful creature squeals and tries to wriggle away.

he clamps down until it stills and pops up from his place among the grass, showing his prize to father.