Duck Lake cousin elk

buffeted by the friendly blow, chakliux fell back and laughed, sending a splash of water toward dutch.
and then he truly was rising, experiencing the pleasant rush of adrenaline in his muscles; he nipped at the freezing air and darted leftward, around the flank of the spine-man.
ahead of the snows; the hunters' path was made, and chakliux pounded madly along the side of the lake.
"do you miss home?" he inquired in the next breath, his tongue lolling as he slowed, watching the frightened ducks take to the skies once more. "moonsong, i mean. or both."