Moonstone Quarry Boy's working on empty

OK!

There was nothing here to hunt; he was not so vain as to think he could scare up something from nothing, but onward he would prowl. Soon enough the girl grabbed for her otter and departed, back the way she'd come.

A stillness settled upon the scene.

Then, taking his time, Raimo's dark shape swept along at an easy lope, keeping to the trail that Sialuk had made. It was easier to follow her than any slim-boned deer; she was animated by the need to return to her friend, and Raimo counted on that to guide him.