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In his peripheral vision, Breccan could see Treason moving closer to the deer, although she, too, was cautious around its heels. She didn't give him any further verbal instruction, but he understood that she simply needed him to keep pursuing the animal for now. Even he could understand that the deer would gradually be worn out simply by running with its injury; he could see its stride weakening.

Suddenly, it stumbled, its spindly legs buckling beneath its body. Breccan tensed, but the animal managed to right itself and keep moving, although at a less fluid pace. He looked at Treason; it seemed like it wouldn't be much longer now, but still he pressed on at its flank, hoping it would go down soon.