There was satisfaction in the conversation that had taken place and more acceptance of what had occurred within the pack. He certainly was glad to have spoken with Vespertio not only for himself but for the alpha as well. A few moments silence passed between them where the leader rose to his feet and gave his pelt a shake before he finally spoke again. He assured Kajika that he had helped in lessening some of his fears and responsibilities. This pleased the dark man, a smile crossing his maw to show Vespertio that he appreciated his words. “You're welcome, I hope that I can continue to serve you just as well in the future as I have been doing. I feel the best way I can serve the pack is doing what I can to help lessen the weight on your shoulders and doing what I can to provide for the others.” Kajika didn't think he could ever fill the void that Anthem had left in Vespertio's life but he could do his best to care for the pack in the same way.

The rank change had been a hard lesson for the beta but in time he had grown to understand and accept it. He nodded at what fell from the alphas tongue next, “We are lucky to have a leader who isn't afraid to make the tough decisions so that the future of the pack remains intact. You may have had doubts about this decision but I feel this pack is stronger because the changed forced everyone to face something they may not have known they had to.” He knew accepting the rank change and understanding why it was so important had made him a better pack member. It was the sound of splashing that turned his attention to the lake for a moment. He caught a glint of silver in the light that filtered through the trees, he wasn't sure what it was but it intrigued him. Returning his gaze to Vespertio once more as he spoke expressing his pleasure at knowing they had both benefitted from their talk. “I as well. I think we should,” agreed Kajika as he rose to his feet and giving his own coat a shake.

Instead of parting ways after their talk in which Kajika felt that both he and Vespertio had benefitted from they were going to check out some flashes of silver that had caught both of their attentions. It was certainly a curious sight and one that they both felt was worth looking into and once they had both risen to their feet and give their pelts a shake to rid them of the snow clumps that were attached they were off. Not before the leader gave the dark man a nudge to the shoulder which brought a smile to Kajika loped just behind the agouti male as they made their way to where the silver flashes seemed to be coming from. Kajika slipped in behind Vespertio as they traveled at a lope through the forest in the direction they had seen the silver flashes.

While their progress wasn’t rushed they did make it toward the lake but the flashes weren’t coming from the lake per say. Instead they were coming from the frozen shoreline and as they came closer he could see that a small group of fish had been trapped. Their scales had been caught in the sun light as they thrashed in the shallow water. “It is very lucky indeed,” agreed the dark man. When the agouti man turned a grin on Kajika it was met with a wide smile across the beta's maw. “I’m always up for fishing and I am sure you can expert or not. I'll take half you take the other and they will make nice additions to our cache.” It was most certainly an exciting find that had his tail swaying behind him, it would help the pack through the winter even if it was just a few fish every little bit helped.

It was quite a lucky find especially since fish in winter was a rare thing the sight of which had Kajika’a tail waving behind him happily. He did like a good fish from time to time so having some in the cache would be good for a change. Nature had done most of the work for them so all he and Vespertio had to do was pluck them from the water and carry them to the cache. A simple task indeed though his alpha didn’t think that he was very good at catching the fish. Without ever having seen Vespertio fish before Kajika assured him that he would be able to catch the fish easily. A smile crossed his maw at the challenge that was presented, “Of course I do,” he stated his competitive side coming out a little in his tone. He really did like a good challenge and it was good to see the agouti man in higher spirits.

For a moment Kajika stood back to see how the older man really did fair at catching fish and was a little flabbergasted when it went very badly for him. The attempt he’d made had been unsuccessful and the words that had elicited from the alpha’s mouth cause Kajika’s jaw to drop and brows to raise. Even more shocking for the beta was the laughter that was soon coming from the man. “I suppose that you may have been right about your fishing skills,” said Kajika getting over his initial shock before joining the man in laughter himself.

For the beta it was a little strange seeing the agouti man in such spirits but he had to admit it was good to see. With so much happening the cove had seemed tense, everyone with their mixed emotions of the rank change especially. It was nice to have this moment with his alpha were while they were trying to catch fish for the cache they were also having fun. Also he did find it funny that Vespertio wasn't as good at fishing as the dark man had though. Joining in with his alpha was a good feeling indeed and he was glad to be sharing this moment with the man. Recently it wasn't often they had moments like this and Kajika hoped it would last awhile, the alpha deserved to have a little fun and a good laugh as often as he could.

A mischievous smile crossed the dark man's maw at the Alpha's next move and before he knew it the agouti man had splashed water at him. Which did hit the fur on his legs leaving small droplets there and once again the pair were laughing. Finally they had both regained some control of themselves, “It's good seeing you like this,” he commented once his laughter had stopped. Then Vespertio was asking for some tips where is fishing was concerned and Kajika smiled with a nod, “Of course I would it's the least I can do and it would be my pleasure,” he said as he stepped up to the icy pool.

“I can show you first what I would do and then you can give it a try,” he said easily stepping into teacher mode and giving the same instructions he gave all of his students. “As I tell all of my students,” he started offering Vespertio a wink, “You don't have to use my technique it may help to inspire one of your own.” After his alphas statement of the water temperature he knew it would be cold so he wasn't to keen on the idea of sticking his face on the water. Still he was teaching the agouti man to fish, luckily the pool wasn't deep at all. “Here goes,” he said standing over the pool he trained his eye on one in particular fish before striking with an open mouth. The water was cold, very cold in fact but his jaws clamped around the fish as he flicked it onto the shore. “Patience and aim, choose your fish and wait until it's in a position you can quickly grab it.” Kajika then motioned toward the pool with his nose, “Your turn.”

The cove had been through quite a lot in the past year seeing a few hardships but the agouti man that stood on the shore of the lake had suffered his own personal hardships along with Namid. Kajika couldn't imagine going through what Vespertio had. Hearing him laugh and seeing him having a good time was more than just good, it showed the strength of his alpha. That even when things seemed like they won't get better they eventually get better. He was pleased to see Vespertio smile at his words glad that he was able to bring a smile to his alpha's features.

After Kajika had seen just how much work the Vuesain needed regarding his fishing skills he prepared himself to give a lesson. Though it did feel a little weird giving one to his alpha Kajika was happy to do it. The beta had no doubt that his newest student would pick up the technique quickly if that was what he chose to do. Like he did with all of his other students he went with the method of showing rather than telling. He felt it was easier if they saw what he was doing and then they could change it to what worked best for them. Stepping up to the pool with the trapped fish he quickly was able to catch one of the fish in much the same fashion he would use of the lake wasn't frozen. Still it had taken a little adjusting to the more shallow water. Once the fish was caught and on the shore he gave a few words of instruction and advice before Vespertio took his turn.

Kajika stepped back to watch the agouti man go to work using what he had learned and like with all of his students he watched closely so he could give advice if need be. However, it did not seem the alpha would need the advice as he stepped up to the pool to take his turn he did just as the dark man had shown him and within a few moments he too has caught one of the fish that he then threw up on the shore “Yes you did just as I knew you could,” he said a wide smile crossing his maw and his tail wagging behind him. “Would you like a little more practice?” He asked as he thought it was a good idea to take the opportunity while it was there.