Otter Creek bing bang boom

There seemed to be little fear in the youth, Dapper noted— that, at least, was commendable if not foolish. Perhaps it was a lingering empathy starvation had not yet taken that stayed the yearling, or perhaps it was simply an echo of who he had been before the world had beaten him down... Perhaps still, it was mere logic that prevented him from giving chase, knowing he did not have the energy to take down such a lively meal.

With no time for regret, at least not yet, the yearling turned away from the retreating youth in search of easier prey.