[ Gives her a long look, and then he turns away, picking the most likely direction and going for it. (Doesn't worry him that he's turning his back to her. - Well, it does, a little, but not enough to mind.)
He pushes them both hard, and doesn't talk much. It's a quick pace until they find a fresh enough trail, and then it's as quick as they can while still being quiet, still being sure they're on track. If she indicates interest at all, he'll let her take lead and show off how she tracks.
He expects them to keep up with one another. He expects that most of their communication will be the simple kind between two predators, not requiring any words.
Stephen isn't so good at words, anyway.
He moves smoothly and quietly, finding pathways that wind through the trees, spotting the subtlest of signs that the creature they're looking for could have passed this way. This is his element. ]
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He pushes them both hard, and doesn't talk much. It's a quick pace until they find a fresh enough trail, and then it's as quick as they can while still being quiet, still being sure they're on track. If she indicates interest at all, he'll let her take lead and show off how she tracks.
He expects them to keep up with one another. He expects that most of their communication will be the simple kind between two predators, not requiring any words.
Stephen isn't so good at words, anyway.
He moves smoothly and quietly, finding pathways that wind through the trees, spotting the subtlest of signs that the creature they're looking for could have passed this way. This is his element. ]