Ocean's Breath Plateau gasoline and groceries

it was only at the soft laughter of mama-number-two that sirmiq realized he had company. he did not mind the presence of a parent as much as he would have that of a sibling. in his experience, the adults did not try to steal his snacks as often as his littermates did. and sometimes, as demonstrated here, the adults would even help him in securing some runaway grub. 

he gave a brush against marina's leg before focusing back on the salamander as it slithered away just off a few paces. he crouched low, tip-toed his way close before attempting to pounce on the tiny creature like a fox would a hare in winter. surprisingly he hit his mark and fastened his prey to the ground with two paws atop it's tail. 

he gave a glance behind as if to say, look, i got it!