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"And there it goes, all of my self-pride. Maybe everything I learned before today was just a waste."

Negative thoughts blew through Utjirini's mind. One claw hovering at her neck, she tried to ring herself to Pira Ryru through death. Before she could hurt herself, what Dej Khov had said earlier rang above the others.

"Don't blame yourself, because you tried as hard as hell with the hand that you were dealt."

For the first time in days, a small spark of hope appeared inside of Utjirini, and she walked out of camp with her head held high.

Her self-confidence quickly turned to self-consciousness as Maku, Kaktusas, and Aureola passed by her with a confused look. At least they didn't stare at her for long, due to the prey they were carrying in the mouths. 

Following the patrol back inside, her wing and nose were pricked by a bramble, and she tasted blood. "Back to the Med' den," she said to herself, her thought tainted with frustration. Unwillingly, she headed towards the stuffy den, her paws dragging across the dirt, creating a dusty trail. 

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