Carpe - When the hunting is good... [Closed]

[misborncat]

Asato is putting the last minute touches on his blades before heading out into the snowy forest for a hunt. A bit of fowl would be nice and he could share it with Merlin if the old human was willing. Perhaps even a hare. Those were quite tasty.

He wondered for a moment if he should seek out Benjen for a hunt, but he wasn't sure if the human was available or willing.

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[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"Do you believe they exist?" It's an honest question. He knows that there are things his people (and even himself) believed to be true that turned out to be false.

The Others sound frightening and something must have caused such fear to build something as grand as the Wall sounds to him.

No worries! Asato is patient. ^^

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Without a shred of doubt," Benjen answers. He feels certain the Others attacked himself and his men in the moments before he awoke in this place. "One should never discount mythology. Ignorance will only endanger those who we have protected all these many years."

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato nods, thoughtful.

"Mythology is what kept my friend alive. And it is what killed my parents and nearly me. Ignorance of many things can harm, but relying solely on stories that one is told can also cause pain."

He was only pointing out things as he knew them to be, not disagreeing with Benjen.

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"I think a healthy respect for the old tales and the old ways is as important as adapting to new contrivances," Benjen shares. Clearly he's not offended that Asato's opinion might differ from his own; he actually respects it.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato is glad that he didn't offend, and he nods. "That's true I think. I didn't often dwell on it though back home."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Sometimes we have not the time to dwell, when action must needs come first," Benjen remarks.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato nods, then smiles, a flash of fangs. "You are very wise Benjen."

It's almost as impressive as his skills in the forest to him.

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"I too think you are wise," Benjen replies, fascinated by Asato's smile. His gaze lingers. "We have things to teach one another." Despite his look, he means no sexual innuendo. Their conversation compartmentalized differently in his brain from his attraction to the ribika.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato's brain isn't in that realm at all.

"Then it's good we are friends," he agrees. He's pleased to know Benjen.

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

Fortunately, or not, Benjen is a very patient person.

"I agree with that sentiment," he replies, nodding to the forest. "Continue?" There is much more game to be hunted.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato bows his head in agreement. "We should. It will be good to be prepared for slower hunting."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"I thought to set some snares while in the forest," Benjen says after they've been walking quietly for a while. For him, the silence has been companionable.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato certainly hasn't found fault with the silence. "There are many fine animal trails to choose from," he offers. "Many are around the lake in the summer. As for winter, they are farther in and harder to see, but still good."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"I am more accustomed to hunting in snow than anything," Benjen notes, but sounds very appreciative of Asato's advice. "Summertime hunting sounds quite simple. Rather without sport." This seems to amuse him.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato's ears flick slightly and he smiles a bit. "Do you think so? Some of the summer hunting can be difficult."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"We shall see when we hunt this summer," Benjen replies, smoothly making plans to spend much time with Asato in the future. He watches Asato for any reaction to the assumption.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato looks pleased at the idea of having a hunting partner in the summer as well. "You will regret making that claim then," he says, voice a bit softer as it is when he makes a joke or teases. There's always the chance that it won't be taken well and he doesn't like to upset friends.

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"We will discover what is truth in the future," Benjen answers, and Asato is given a smile. "And who has regrets, if anyone."

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato relaxes a bit when Benjen doesn't react poorly to his hesitant teasing.

"We will indeed see. Shall we continue on? Or return to the fire?"

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Let us return to the warmth of the fire. Ribika may be able to ignore the cold, but it is seeping into my bones." That worries him slightly. He's going soft, perhaps. It was far colder at the Wall but just now, he feels the chill.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato nods in agreement and starts back for home. "We feel the cold," he admits. "This place gets colder than my own home did, though we did have snow. Four seasons, each distinct and with it's own troubles and benefits."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Are your four seasons like those I've heard are experienced here?"

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato nods. "Very much like. Spring brings many kinds of flowers and rain when it's not cool and clear. Summer is hot and the air can be heavy with the heat. That's a good time to swim. Fall is when the trees and plants change color and winter, it snows in some places. Others have more rain and cold wind."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Winter can last a decade in the Westeros," Benjen murmurs. "Children born of summer have no idea what is before them."

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"That is a long time to be without green," Asato says. He can't quite imagine a winter lasting so long.