"How Did You See It?" Mother Marvels at Runt's Uncanny Vision
Tracking Quarry at Distance in Shadow, Young Æglet Earns Rare Praise
Mother and Brother perched side by side at nest's edge, heads bobbing and turning in concert as they tracked a creature across the forest floor.
Brother's eyes locked onto the quarry with ease, even as it slipped into deep shade where Mother faltered. She glanced at him for cues, following his steady gaze.
The prey emerged, and a wonderstruck Mother turned.
"Son, that was amazing! How did you see it? Once it was in the shadows, I couldn't follow it anymore!"
Brother shrugged, unable to explain. "I'm not sure, Mother. I just did it."
Mother insisted he continue. If he was consistent in tracking prey thus, there might be hope for him yet.
Behind them, Sister watched in silence. She sought the quarry Mother and Brother tracked but failed. Consternated, she saw that Mother kept an eye on Brother for cues whenever the older Ægle lost track of the target.
Brother, however, had no difficulty whatsoever.
For all his faults, he exceeded his kind in this one thing.
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