Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Run! Paws rake into the dry earth, kicking up dust and stones. The wind that beats past their ears colliding with their coats taking off the sheddings. Turn. Jump. Chase. Sticks crunching under the downward pressure of his huge legs. Sniff. Smell. Lick. Bound to the towering tree. Sniff. Smell. Lick. Pee. Through the gates on, on the leash, home to where the sun glistens on the floor through panned windows. Sniff. Smell. Lick. Sleep.