Moonspear cynic's new year

Finally, Osiris' persistence had paid off—Dirge had agreed to take him tracking, and he could hardly contain his excitement. 

Their lesson began among the cover of the woods, as Dirge indicated a trail that had been left behind. Crouching at his father's side, Osiris scrutinized the paw steps, as he considered his answer. "A rabbit?" Osiris asked, making an educated guess. The distance that separated the individual markings was the giveaway; Osiris didn't know of another small mammal whose stride was as long as a rabbit's.