Oak Tree Bend Icy Dip

I'll be the bright, and black, that's making you run

"They can be a bit tricky," he remarked. Feeling he would put the bug in Jessie's ear himself if necessary. Especially, since it seemed Leotie was interested in strengthening her skills. There was notice of a pause, but ears were cupped in her direction. Dark brows creased across his face bemused. He had spent a lot of his life in the Lore, he wasn't sure what humans were. "Huh, haven't heard much of them. Just how strange they appear. You'll have to tell me about it sometime." Which he felt was a good place to end for the moment, despite his curiosity on the issue.

Head snapped upward, swiftly he trotted over to stand beside her. It sure looked like one had gone this way, but he breathed in along the edges of the branch to be certain it wasn't some other critter. "That's definitely sheep," he muttered, tail sweeping behind him as he wore a half smile. From his point of view he found her incredibly helpful for the fact she was trying. He let her take a moment to register the scent itself, then continued in the direction. Some yards further there was more evidence, small piles of recycled food, and  a lot more pungent. It only made him more eager to keep going, for this time of year there may just be some young ones. Fresh food would be a nice change. He kept a rapid pace, the scent continued, he suddenly paused. "All right, I'm not sure if we could actually get one. But can't hurt to see if we can get close hmm?"

Triell Tainn

are you with me through it all?

 

Leotie glanced back at the water as Triell stated the fish could be a bit tricky, “Yes they certain are,” she agreed as her gaze moved back to him.  His suggestion of asking Jessie for some tips was a good one and one that she thought she would take him up on once she had the opportunity to speak with the female.  His reaction to hearing about humans was one that she wasn’t that surprised by since she’d had that a couple of times before when she told the story of where she came from.  Though she was a little surprised that he wanted to hear more about them.  “Certainly, any time,” she said in response, “I would like that.”  She thought it would be nice to have someone talk about her past with and he didn’t seem to judge her however the thought that his views could change once he knew more did cross her mind.

They had started on the trail but had come to a place where they had to search the area to find the trail once more. So as Triell searched one area Leotie was searching another and when she thought that she had found something she called him over.  She watched as he moved up beside her and took in the scent himself.  Her tail swished happily behind her as he stated that the scent did in fact belong to sheep.  AS he paused she took in the scent once more to commit it to memory. “We’re on the right track then,” she stated a smile crossing her maw. She followed quickly behind him as he moved along the trail and noticed the different signs they came across as they went.  Leotie also watched what Triell did so that she would know what to do in the future so when he stopped she did as well.  “Well if we are able to get close enough we may be able to get one so I think we should at least try,” she said voicing her opinion.  She had enough knowledge about hunting to know that proximity was very important.

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i suck, but am enjoying their hunt. Leotie can lead out to the small herd, Triell will follow if not just go to the mamma sheep >)

I'll be the bright, and black, that's making you run

There was a geniune smile to his dark muzzle in turn. It seemed she probably spoke little of her background. He saw it as a chance to learn not just of other things, but of a pack mate. There was no bonds without real caring, and he wanted to help her feel a real part of this pack, this family. There was no better way than simply getting to know her. Maybe, she would like to hear a bit of their history as well.

Since they had never hunted together, and he wasn't sure of her skills. The Tainn didn't want her to get hurt, especially for nothing. Regardless where she came from she would still be inexperienced just by age. There was a willingness in her, if not an eagerness to see. He couldn't help agree. "All right, but if they insist on a fight we leave them be." Thinking that was fair enough, he inhaled a deep breath, trying to keep his head clear, just like his lungs. They should have a strategy. "Hmm, since you are probably the quicker one, if they actually have a lamb that will be your main focus. Getting it away from mom, while I help distract her. You okay with that?" If she wasn't they could always trade, though when it came down to it there were too many variables to have it down to an exact job description.

Triell Tainn

(This post was last modified: Apr 27, 2016, 08:29 PM by Triell.)

are you with me through it all?

No worries, I completely understand how it can be. I'm enjoying their hunt as well.

Leotie was always nervous when it came to telling others that she met along the way about her background, especially those in her pack. She worried that they might not think she was capable of pulling her weight when it came to helping the pack. It was why she worked hard to learn the things she needed to know so that she could show them she was capable. Leotie did understand that when she had gotten lost those many months ago she’d been at a disadvantage but now she had gained some skills that she hadn’t had before and while she wasn’t an expert at any of them she still managed when it counted. Triell seemed different, genuinely curious and he gave he a chance so when the day came that she was finally able to tell him she didn’t think she would be very nervous but now they were on a hunt, it was hardly the right time to delve into all if it.

After catching the scent and figuring out the direction they needed to take they were able to continue their hunt. Leotie was a little disappointed that they might not abe able to get one of the sheep to bring back but she was glad when Triell did agree they could try to get close. If they could it might give them the chance that they needed. She nodded in agreement when he told her that they wouldn’t try if the sheep looked like they might put up a fight. “Agreed,” she confirmed aloud, “If worst comes to worst we can try again another day.” She offered a smile to the dark male to show that she trusted his judgement. After all she hadn’t had any experience with sheep before she had to follow his lead. Leotie listened carefully as Triell explained the plan to her before nodding, “That seems easy enough,” she stated thinking it wouldn’t be hard to separate the lamb from its mother. With their agreement and plan made Leotie followed the scent to where the sheep were grazing. She stopped for a moment to scan the herd for a lamb when they finally came into view. She looked back to Triell to see where he was going before sunk her body lower to the ground hoping she could get closer to the lamb before the heard noticed she and Triell were there.

(This post was last modified: Apr 30, 2016, 04:07 AM by Leotie.)

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I'll be the bright, and black, that's making you run

Good, he thought. She won't do anything foolish, because if she got hurt a dead sheep wouldn't be worth it. He sensed this would be a good practice run for her despite the outcome. That in the end would be worth it. There was a smile of mischief in turn. A loss to her was just another chance to try again. The Bend needed more like her.

With agreement on what they would do, he waited for her to get in place, then pointed above the sheep. He was going to go there to distract them, perhaps send them closer her way. Taking his own time, he had to make more precise movements to hide his bulk. But slowly, yet surely he worked his way through the trees, ascending higher, his paws soon touching more rock than dirt. Eyes found the pair they would want, and now it was time to act.

Taking in a large breath, he could tell the rams were more occupied with each other. Why there were a few mother and child pairs, he noted the one that seemed fairly new. Chewing her cud, and climbing further away from her lamb. Now, to just keep her busy for Leotie. Widening his stance, he bounded down the slope, his dark tail waving, as he zeroed in on his target. Worried calls shot from the mouths of sheep as they wondered where they ought to escape. The dark wolf zipped toward the mother, thick mane raising as he let out a sharp woof. That was all it took to send her down, further from her kid. For a brief moment they all thinking there would be more wolves to follow.

Triell Tainn

(This post was last modified: May 25, 2016, 08:39 PM by Triell.)

are you with me through it all?

Leotie knew that she still had so much to learn and she liked using every opportunity to do so. When Triell made it clear they wouldn't be taking any big risks she had no problem agreeing because she would still have the chance to learn something which was better than nothing in her mind. Besides learning from Triell would be very beneficial since he had grown up hunting. When it came to sheep he seemed to have a lot more experience so when he said they would give up the chase if things got out of hand Leotie listened. She didn't want either of them to end up with an injury or worse.

After they had their plan and came to an agreement about what to do if things went badly it was time to move. With a quick nod Leotie took her place that would allow her to fulfill her job more easily, at least she hoped it would. She moved carefully to where she needed to be doing her best to stay out of site of the sheep so that she wouldn't scare them. Once in place Leotie waited for her turn to move on the lamb. She looked over the herd noting the horns on some and how small the lambs were.

Her gaze then went to where she knew Triell was, she saw that he had seemed to have a sheep and lamb picked out. Leotie prepared herself for when it was time for her to do her part once he had the mother far enough away. She was a little worried that with the mother gone there might be others that wanted to defend the lamb from her but she knew she couldn't think about that. Instead she let out a deep breath before going for the lamb once Triell had the mother far enough. Just about the time that Leotie reached the lamb it started to run from her. She didn't know that they could move as fast as the little lamb was. She fell in behind it doing her part to force it further from it mother and the rest of the herd.

(This post was last modified: May 27, 2016, 03:25 PM by Leotie.)

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I figured Leotie could get in on the chase.

I'll be the bright, and black, that's making you run

The mother bleated to the poor thing, but hesitated to do much else. The Tainn cast his sight down the hill to see his packmate's agouti coat, chasing after the creature. So far so good, but he had felt she would maybe try to get the lamb herself.  Maybe, the terrain didn't help or maybe humans had cast such ideas aside. Either way he wanted to see her succeed. Forgetting the others as they made their way to higher ground except momma, he began shuffling down the hill to the pursuit. Now and then he would take a leap when he felt the need. Bit by bit he closed  in on the space where the lamb may likely end up.

It suddenly occurred to him, had she made a kill before? In the back of his mind he figured if Leotie got a chance she would grab the lamb, but would she? That seemed a silly question. She hadn't been starved when she came. But still, there had been that one odd woman who had been against killing the young things. He felt himself back peddling. Had this been a good idea? Leotie had seemed honest with him, and he felt she would have declined if such was the case, but...

Those thoughts pushed aside, he continued flying down the hill, trying to zero in on them. Though his breath had come in quick bursts he was beginning to pant more rapidly. The rocks beneath his paws were getting hard to ignore. Just a little further. The adrenaline spike and gravity almost had him there. If she didn't make a grab, he would just about be able to do so.

Triell Tainn

are you with me through it all?

Leotie remembered the time a cat had gotten into her yard. She had chased it all around until it had finally jumped the fence to get away from her. Chasing the lamb to get it away from its mother was much different than that. She had to stay completely focused so that she didn't lose the lamb or get injured in the process. This to her was similar to chasing rabbits though still different in its own way. The lamb for one was much bigger than a rabbit but Leotie supposed she still took it down the same way when she finally was able to catch it.

As the chase continued on Leotie wasn't sure of Triell's location or if he'd succeeded in his part or the plan. She'd stayed focused on what she needed to do. This was just as much about learning to catch larger game as it was about her proving to herself that she was cut out for this life that she was now living. Leotie used everything she had learned about bringing prey down until this point as she stayed as close behind the lamb as she could. The longer the chase went on she could feel the muscles in her legs burning as she pushed herself harder.

The lamb had not made the chase easy along the way but being so young Leotie hoped that she would get the chance she'd been waiting for. Finally it made a mistake, it's turn being too sharp causing it to stumble slightly. This gave Leotie the chance to gain the ground she needed. Finally she was able to catch up with her query and make her move but as she went to take the lamb down something happened and she missed allowing the lamb to escape.

(This post was last modified: Jul 07, 2016, 06:04 AM by Leotie.)

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@Leotie This is his last post if you want to wrap it up. :3

I'll be the bright, and black, that's making you run

Triell closed the distance, the lamb and Leotie in his sights, but he held back. He felt any moment she would make an attempt, and it was more important she tried. This was practice, and for hunting it had to be first hand. As the agouti female lunged her strike didn't quite take, and the lamb ushered itself higher. The Tainn had enough running. Why it was a bit disappointing all that effort for no meat, he didn't see it as pointless. A lamb was a bit nicer to learn from than deer, elk, or moose. Hopefully, Leotie would realize what she could do better next tie.

Tongue hanging out, he scrambled downward, huffing and puffing. It was evident he wasn't angry with a faint smile to his open mouth. "You were close Leotie, maybe next time." He bumped his shoulder into hers in a playful manner. "Come, lets head back to the creek. I think we need a good drink, and a rest." Briefly, his orange-yellow eyes met hers, hoping she wasn't being too hard on herself. A successful hunt did not happen often. The dark wolf eased forward feeling she would follow, thinking a walk was appropriate for the time being. 

Triell Tainn

are you with me through it all?