Bajie wanted to lead.
It was his first proper stretch on the job, and he had spent it, so far, being told by to walk faster and carry more, and his admiral's pride was chafing. So when they reached Yellow Wind Ridge and something rustled in the bracken, Bajie was off the road and into it with his rake up before anyone could stop him, shouting that he'd handle this one himself.
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