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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[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

Benjen is both available and willing. Since they last spoke, and Asato mentioned hunting together, the Ranger has looked forward to it, so it's not so surprising that he approaches the ribika, weapons on his person (of course they almost always are) and an almost friendly look on his features. "Were you not going to invite me after all?" he calls across the distance between them.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato's ears perk up before he actually looks up, but when he does there's a smile.

"I was. You simply saved me the time it would take to hunt for you."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Then I saved you one hunt, giving us more time for the other," Benjen replies. "But I am gratified that you did intend to find me." A smile, however brief, but no less sincere. Or perhaps more so because he doesn't smile often.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"Indeed. Thank you." Asato slides the knife into it's sheath and stands up. He has his knives, a bow, and a quiver of arrows. "What do you enjoy hunting Benjen?"

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Our usual fare was deer and hare," Benjen replies. He's equipped rather similarly to Asato, but he also has a sword in scabbard as well.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"Deer?" He thinks for a moment, then nods. "I've seen those here. Hare as well. I've looked up the pictures in books," Asato explains. "There are also many kinds of birds to hunt."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Less meat on birds," Benjen answers, by way of explanation. "We might hunt anything you wish," he adds. His main interest is spending time with Asato in this endeavor. That's not to say he won't hunt well though. It's not in his nature to do this half-way.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"I hunt what I can eat," he says with a shrug and a flick of an ear. "Let's see what is out there to hunt today and we'll decide then."

He's looking forward to spending time with a friend that he has something in common with.

"Shall we go then?"

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"I would quite like that," Benjen nods, and falls in step beside Asato. He's looking forward to this hunting expedition, mainly for the company.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato smiles and heads into the forest, glad for the company.

It's a little while before he speaks. "I know that this isn't your forest, but do you enjoy the snow?" In a round about way, he wants to know if Benjen is doing alright after their last conversation.

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"It is a mild winter, and from what I understand it is short. The forest is full of wild and healthy trees. I am pleased," Benjen answers honestly. He glances at Asato. "I much prefer the company as well."

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

The ribika nods. "Some winters are worse than others," he agrees. "But this hasn't been a bad one at all. The forest is not quite what I'm used to, but it is nice to see and to have around as well." Asato's ears flick and he smiles slightly.

"Having company is also something I'm not used to, but I do enjoy yours."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Winters in my home land are rather long, by any standard," Benjen shares, wanting to allow Asato into his life more. He's just not certain Asato is interested, but he is a patient man. "It is good. We can enjoy each other in the outdoors while doing something useful."

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato is always interested in hearing more about the places others come from, though it's not often that people share that information with him.

"I see. Then, I hope that this at least is a pleasant one for you." He smiles, a quick flash of fangs. "The weather and the forest here are both very kind and as there is not much hunting being done, many of the animals are easy enough to hunt."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"My family has a motto. Winter is coming. This place is mild in comparison, but I find other things that I prefer here to the better clime," Benjen replies, eyes on Asato. "That being the company. Yours."

The sight of fangs do not dissuade him in the least. In fact, he's intrigued. He wonders how it would feel to kiss him with that sharp danger between them.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"My company?" Asato is a bit surprised, but pleased as well. "Thank you. I don't think many outside of the forest care much for my company. Perhaps Neville." He shakes his head a bit and smiles again at Benjen.

"I enjoy your company as well Benjen. You are a good companion."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Then it is both their failure to have met you on your terms and make themselves known," Benjen reflects. "Their great lack, while mine boon." And with this is a brief smile. "I should meet this Neville."

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato crouches a bit to check a game trail, then straightens and smiles again, tail flicking with shy pleasure at the compliments.

"Neville is a good human. He has a green house where he grows plants. We went to the lake once and fished and spoke of plants."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Do you know them by name?" Benjen asks. He's not just interested in Asato's knowledge, but he feels comfortable enough to ask him things. He would ask Ned, but his brother is busy, and he'd prefer to build a relationship with Asato even as he learns things about the Mansion.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato thinks on that for a moment. "I'm not very good with names, but I know some. Brienne is one. A man who only has one name that is like your last name. He is scarred and does not come into the forest much.

"Sebastian, who stays with Merlin at times though I don't know him well at all, carries himself like a fighter. The dragons both have said to be warriors in their own homes as well."

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

Benjen will remember all these names, and Asato's impressions of them. "The dragons are gone in my world." He'd like to meet these dragons.

[ooc: So I was thinking we could wind this down and start a more recent one? Maybe mid-walk for them in current time?]

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"The one I know well enough to speak with is the black one. He's ... kind, but sometimes I don't always understand the things he says."

I'm up for that! <3

[first-ranger.livejournal.com]

"Perhaps you can introduce me at a future time?"

And the two shared a relaxing afternoon talking quietly and making plans to do so again?
<3 <3

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"Of course."

Indeed! <3 <3

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