Big Salmon Lake hoax

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— ridgeback moves with ease beneath the fading daylight. the sky is blanketed in an array of melding colors; lavender purple, sun-splashed orange. it captures his attention as he slows his trot to a breezy stride, a soft smile twitching at his lips.
stolen quickly away by the glittering of light upon the shining lake ahead. just past the treeline, he pushes through, large frame ambling with an eagerness to wash the grime from his pelt. days worth of travel, hunting, had layered him in dirt, blood from feasting.
huffing a breath, but steeling slightly when he sees the dark-furred lass who approaches as well. his head cutting violently to look at her, bright eyes taking in the sight with little guilt to show for his gawking.