Word count 273:: OOC
Zalen nudged his head against her much smaller one affectionately at her compliment but was silent as his expert eyes scanned the area. They were nearly to the lake now, its glittering waters could be seen in between the trees. A single ear flicked to his love’s voice as she stated the obvious; the buck, the crown, both viable options. But the crown was strong, much stronger than what he wanted to deal with today, it still being a young bull. The buck on the other hand, that might be a fun chase. But there were other options as well, seemingly lining themselves up on the wind as he sniffed. A ram. Ah now that was something he had not hunted in a long time. Now that they lived in higher elevations, their numbers were higher. There was a heard nearby, and Zalen looked in that direction.
His nose twitched for a moment as he though; the mountain goats would be quite fun to chase, for their agility amongst the rock was legendary. But if Titania or he could get above them, and herd them down to the other, it would make things quite easier, he turned to her, How would you feel about goat? Ever had it? It’s quite delicious. He grinned, already in his mind making up that indeed he felt like eating goat this day.
He stood then onto his hind legs, raising himself up to sniff at the wind again, They aren’t far off, just a small hike in the foothills, if you’d be willing my love. He looked down at her with an eager smile, his tail wagging.
