Kayla missed three times, hurrying to track the buck she had set her sights on, and finally shit it on her fourth try. She dragged it back to Gale, easily processing it and starting a fire

Kayla cooked a bit of meat, ate, and woke Gale. "Hungry?" She asked

Kayla nodded, watching the fire. She sat close- likely a little too close -but it was mesmerizing. She reached out, a small flame licking her finger. She didn't feel pain and smiled

Kayla continued without pain

Kayla eventually fell asleep near the fire

Gale slept