"Just stay in my line of sight, Longtail, and I will try to keep up with you" Claw said, thinking that maybe he will get te chance to win this race. After all, the closer he will get to the Thundering Falls, the louder it will become. Therefore, he won't need any guide to get to them and he will be able to outrun Longtail, without fear that he may lose his way.
Pessimist sees a dark tunnel. Optimist sees a light in the tunnel. Realist sees the light of coming train. And a driver sees three idiots standing on the track.
"My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today." - Watership Down by Richard Adams.