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While he was neither as fast nor as skilled as Sirius, Larkspur’s size and patience made him a capable hunter. He was large enough to bring deer down on his own, though this often involved catching them by surprise or outlasting them in a long-distance run. Wooded terrain and rocky cliffs suited him, though he lacked the agility to dodge and weave through trees as a more limber animal might.
Sirius was more apt at trailing the bear’s route, and Larkspur lingered behind him. He picked up on the silent signs that the hybrid gave, instinctively recognizing his position as second-wheel to the lead hunter. Part of this also came from his unwillingness to face a bear—survival instincts warned him against such a foolish idea. Yet he followed still.
The broad white paws of Larkspur’s build served him well against the stony ground, vaulting the bulky wolf up the mountainside as they entered the bear’s territory. Any higher and they would risk being without cover. Larkspur had just flattened himself to the ground when the noise rose, as low and dangerous as thunder. Wide-eyed, Larkspur’s muscles tensed, hackles rising all along his spine. His lips pulled away from his teeth, showing them to the noisy animal that was waking from within its mountain rest.
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