Permafrost Hollows my shadow's shedding skin

she spat, made an about face, and ran. colt's mocking laughter would follow her. "no need expendin' energy once they run off," he told indra as he swaggered back to their meal. it had been a good triumph, working for her strength to their end. he hoped she paid heed.
he fell to noisily gorging himself, then groaned as he lay upon his back in the shade of a stunted tree. "yew gon on an' take first watch," he told her.
his scarlet eyes flicked over her frame, and then he yawned loudly. colt would seize a quick bit of shuteye and then let her rest. they'd be on their way before nightfall and after another good meal.