Quickly, while you still can

Gonna go ahead and post!

Everyone followed Somnia's instructions and got into position. Elwood waited tensely for the go-ahead from Ashton, and as soon as the healer's howl sounded, his gaze snapped to Somnia. He watched as she enticed the coyote to follow her, leading it towards Tempest.

So far, so good; she passed the rabid creature off without any issues. Tempest was beelining for Elwood with her pursuer in tow. When the time was right, Elwood started to trot away from them, slowly increasing his speed until he was running. By that point, Tempest had retired and the coyote had set its sights on Elwood.

With quick glances over his shoulder, he judged the coyote's speed and adjusted his own accordingly. It faltered and nearly fell at one point, but the Beta checked himself and waited for it to resume the chase. Mikael was next in the lineup, and once the crazed animal had directed its attention to the cream-colored male, Elwood circled back towards Somnia.