Dragoncrest Cliffs Trident

There was approval from the boy’s father. Swordfish felt a stirring of pride in his belly. He liked that Njord had agreed on the prey. Seals were difficult and could be frightening with their well-aimed bites. They had heavy bodies with plenty to eat, though. If they caught one, it would be a special feast for the man who had come to hunt.

D’ya think if I circle ‘round an’ cut the water off from her, he began thoughtfully. That I can spook her up the beach a ways?

There was a risk that the seal would become defensive and would snap at him. Swordfish had seen how quickly the blubbery things were, when they got their slick coats back into the water. If the seal touched the sea, they would not catch her.

Can snap my teeth real good, da, he added with searching eyes.