[Arie]

Originally Posted by starshooter

Myrtlepaw waited as Ploverspot had come over to make small adjustements. After which, he felt his balance become much steadier, though now he had to focus on making sure his tail wouldn't revert back to being tucked in if he wanted to stay balanced. He crept forward in search of some prey upon Plover's request. It would be nice to catch something for himself... maybe it would be easier to eat it that way if he was able to feel the pride of hunting for it himself, too. All those exciting thoughts had to be pushed back though. It was time to hunt, not time to fantasise. Eventually, he spotted something that looked like it would be quite nice: a squirrel. After that day where he'd tried a squirrel and actually was able to tolerate it, he'd felt more open to eating another one, it wasn't so bad after all. Turning back to Plover as he got himself in position, his meow was no more than a whisper. "What... do I... do now? How... do I... get it... while... I.. am in... position?"

Following Myrtlepaw the Ploverspot spotted the squirrel at the same time. Crouching down next to his apprentice he whispered quietly, eyes still focused on the russet creature. "You take a step, slowly still in this position. A step, then another step, until you're close enough to close the space and catch it." With that he began crouching forward, slowly sliding his paws across the forest floor carefully, making sure not to make any noise as he pulled his hindlegs up after himself and gestured with his tail for Myrtlepaw to follow him. This would be interesting, he hadn't planned on them running into a squirrel already but they were a good source of prey and would likely be a good catch for Myrtlepaw. It would most definitely help his confidence and improve his own hunting skills. Observing it the grey tom crept more towards the left, ready to help the russet apprentice if anything should happen but he assumed what could go wrong? It would either flee, leaving them with no prey or Myrtle would be able to catch it.