You do not even look up from the water. You try to ignore his disgusting sounds. You try your best to let the water and its essence flow into your mind and ease your being. It hacks again. And again. And again. The deer crosses the river. It is flowing lightly and does not knock the clumsy looking animal over. It gets close to you. Too close.

It pokes you with its massive antlers.

You choose to…

• …hurl a paw at the deer.
• …jump into the river.
• …ignore the deer.