Heron Lake Plateau They kiss on the ring, I carry the crown.

nevouku was close on it's tail. So close on the squirrel's tail. So very close, he could almost taste it. He could almost taste it. He could hear it running...it sounded further than it was. And heavier? 

With sudden realization of the sound not coming from the squirrel he tried to stop but was too late, running straight into the female that had challenged him. They tumbled over.