Redhawk Caldera Winterlight

OOC: Let me know if what I said about the doe moving away from the group is okay! I'll change it if not. :) Also, almost shadow-posted Somnia!

IC: Elwood had followed his leader without a second thought, excited by the prospect of a group hunt with his packmates. It had been some time since he had hunted in the company of others, so he was worried that he would be rusty, but he reassured himself as they padded softly through the snow-blanketed forest. He was a fairly skilled hunter -- though he wouldn't call himself a professional by any means -- and simply would have to remind himself to stay in tune with his partners' cues.

He was pleased when Somnia joined them, and bumped the female's shoulder happily with his nose. He then fell into step behind Peregrine, his countenance becoming more serious as he prepared himself for the task ahead. Soon, the Alpha came to a halt and Elwood mimicked him, pausing and surveying the landscape with his ears and nose as well as his eyes.

His gaze fell on the small group of deer, and he, too, examined them carefully. They all appeared to be in good health, which could potentially make the hunt difficult for the wolves. The three does were of similar size, though Elwood paid particular attention to the smallest; she could be the easiest to bring down, but did they want to sacrifice size for convenience? As they continued to observe, one doe stepped away from the group -- not a significant distance, but enough to perhaps give the gamekeepers an advantage.