Heron Lake Plateau Ma'am... Some other sunset

In the next few seconds, Colt and Niamh refocused their attention on pursuing the target. A quick glance told Elwood that their attempt to drive the other deer away had been successful. The buck was essentially isolated, and between the four of them, he knew that success was imminent.

As Niamh and Colt lunged at it from the front, the deer faltered. There wasn't room for evasive action, with Elwood and Quixote flanking it towards the rear, and Elwood took the opportunity to sink his teeth briefly into its hindquarter. The deer stumbled but kept its footing as Elwood tore away and backed off to avoid its flailing hooves; surely the next attack by one of his companions would be the final blow.