Mazikeen is trying to think of ideas for what they can do while waiting for later tonight to meet up with Gale as she watches Bolder sniff at the air - presumably getting used to the enhanced senses that come with this form. Fortunately, his question provides a direction. When Mazikeen breathes in, there are dozens of scents but there’s one that causes her mouth to begin watering. “Rabbit.” She says simply, her orange eyes following his to the line of the trees before drifting back to the chestnut wolf.
“Come on, let’s see if we can find it - get some practice moving around with paws instead of hooves.” She pauses though, trying to remember the things she used to care about - the things that Bolder might. So she adds “We don’t have to hurt it or anything.” Her stomach disagrees with this statement but she can easily encourage the yearling to nap before they run with Gale later, and then she will find this rabbit for a second time. While her thoughts drift in that direction, she finds herself watching for Bolder’s reaction and explaining a little more “I used to love hunting the animals here just to see if I could catch them before letting them go - I haven't had the chance to do it in a while.” She adds this last bit with a small grin, offering the idea but still feeling it important to let Bolder decide ultimately whether he would like to or not.
She is curious, though, whether his instincts will kick in differently. Mazikeen always had too much heart before, she couldn’t stand the idea of hurting something even when she was dressed in wicked shapes. Would Bolder be the same? She’s curious, and no longer resents Gale for leaving her with their nephew because now she can find out.
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