Oscar:
I held up a finger.
"First - scent tracking under pressure."
That caused several ears to twitch.
"Second - controlled wolf-form engagement in uneven terrain."
This time their eyes lit up.
"And third…"
I let the pause stretch just enough.
"Team survival simulation."
A ripple of murmurs spread through them.
Corey smirked faintly. "You'll be divided into four teams. Each team will be assigned a marked territory zone within this section of the forest."
I continued smoothly, "Your objective will be to track a moving scent marker while navigating obstacles and avoiding simulated threats."
"Simulated threats?" someone asked cautiously.
Corey's grin widened.
"That's where we come in."
I crossed my arms at their collective groans. "Corey and I will be your predators."
Immediate silence.
"We will stalk," I said calmly. "We will test your awareness. We will exploit hesitation."
Corey added, "If we catch you off-guard, your entire team does penalty drills."
