Andrew had stopped a few times to dip his hands in the water and drink. When he noticed Angel glance back at him, he jogged to catch up with her. No dragging his feet.

About the time Andrew reached her the creature came into view in the distance hauled a shriveled deer to the water's edge. The buck had gouged at the creature and he sought to clean the wound in the water. Though draining the deer had made him feel better than he had so far this morning, just the boost of energy he needed for the day.