Ocean's Breath Plateau gransister

his teeth tore. he was growing tired, and was bruised by the buffeting wings, scratched up on forehead and wrist and ears by the sharp beaks.
he shouted for raiyuk to retreat at once, and in the end, the birds were left to mourn their losses, four less in their group.
he had only been able to capture one of the injured birds; the rest had been absorbed by the protective layering of their flock, unseen now.
wincing, grinning, he grabbed as many as he could and left the rest to raiyuk. his eyes showed clear pleasure in their hunting.