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You step forward, spear at the ready, hooves silent against the thick grass. As you near the space there's a gasp, shriek, and a figure leaps out--away from you.
Chase is given, the thing darting between trees. It's a human, obviously, but one that needs to be driven out of your herds camp. You're nearly upon the thing when it trips, shrieking again and falling over. You near and stand over it, but hesitate as it groans in pain. The human rolls over, revealing the face of a middle aged woman. She holds her ankle, breathing heavily.
You give her an angry face, and gesture with your spear. "Go. Leave us be."
She nods, panting. "I was, but...my ankle. I think it's broken...Please, I was looking for food. I have children. I just...need to lie and gather strength before returning..."
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