Closed Hunting... The Right Moment (Caesi)

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Timestamp: Spring 516av 1st
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6th bell, Morning.


Broc woke up early this morning with a stiff back and sore elbows. He didn't understand how they were completely sore, but bothered not to investigate. The man turned his head to one side, his left to see his sister sleeping soundlessly beside him. His sister Philly who was only a few years younger. Slept beside him in his own tent. It seemed that his full family decided to sleep with him, not that it was awkward or anything. It was something thats commonly found in the tents of the Traveling City. Brocton smiled and slowly straigthened his head afterwards and risen his body up slowly not to disturb his parents or sister.

Terrence slept on his legs. Which made things difficult for the Drykas to get out and about of the tent quietly. He whispered loosely. In Pavi "Hey, Terrence. Boy, wake up."Said the man with a rub ob the dogs head. The dog named Terrence, was a black and white hunting dog, a husky. In fact. The dog raised his head slowly with a yawn, that was mix of a whine and a snarl. Broc patted the dogs head soothingly. And whispered, "You want to come with me boy? You and me today?" The dog looked at him curiously and swiftly got on top of the man and licked his face with wet slicky saliva. With a grunt, Broc rubbed the dogs head and smiled. "Okay boy. Let's go. Now off." Whispered the Drykas as he was slowly getting up himself.

With all of his hunting things already at the front of the tent, Broc and Terrence got up and walked out, simply, but with caution as Broc didn't want to wake up his family. Broc gathered his Shortbow, quiver full of arrows and Longsword. Just in case. The man opened the entrance of the tent and stepped into through the sunlight. His feet crushed the grass beneath himas he walked. His boots felt snug and comfy. The Spring like atmosphere felt good on the male's face as the wind lightly blew across his face.

Terrance rubbed his body against Broc's leg. The Drykas looked down at him and smiled. Broc carried along through the maze of neighboring Drykas. Some were active and some were still slumbering for the time being. Broc went through the maze as he minded his own business and headed out with only one goal in mind. To hunt.

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Caesi gave a big yawn, trying to turn on her side she realized she could not move. The young girl growled and pried open her eyes. Her large hunting dog, Nu, once again had decided that her whole body was the perfect bed for him. The Huntress gave a big sigh, making the dogs ears perk up. Nu turned his head, cocking to the side, as if he was asking her what there was to complain about. Caesi and Nu stared at each other briefly, as she was waiting for him to move on his own. When it was obvious the large oaf was not going to remove himself from her person, she gave him a shove. “Off” Caesi said in a honeyed voice. The dog gave a yawn and laid his head back down. Growling she kicked her legs the best she could, “I said OFF.” Caesi said again, this time her voice coming out in a strident manner. The dog seemed to give a grumble as he very slowly removed himself from her person. Caesi gave the dog a pointed look, fighting back the urge to stick her tongue out at the stubborn thing.

Rising from her bedding she grabbed her hairbrush and quickly brushed it through her wavy tresses. Placing the brush down, she wiped the sleep from her eyes, giving another deep yawn. Caesi parted her hair to the side, picking up her brush again to brush out any lumps. Then going to the side with the least amount of hair she gathered a portion from her temple to her ear, pushing the rest of her hair to the side so it was out of the way. Making three sections out of that large section of hair, Caesi begin to do a more intricate braid style. She took the right strand of hair and crossed it under the center strand. Taking the left strand of hair, she crossed it under the center strand too. Then she began to pick up tiny strands of hair. Picking up a small strand on the right, she added it to the larger right strand and went under the center. She repeated this process with the left side. She continued adding tiny strands of hair as she weaved her tresses down the side of her head, adding pieces of purple fabric along the way to give it that decorative styling she was fond of. Once she was completed with the braiding task, she let the rest of her hair fall down. With the pineapple braid completed, it appeared that the right side of her head was shaved when looking at her straight ahead. Upon closer observation however, one would see the decorative pineapple braid poking out at the side of her head.

With the task of braiding her hair out of the way, she stretched her arms in the air inhaling deeply. Grabbing her Quiver she strapped it across her back, then she lifted her Shortbow up and turned to her Hunting Dog, “Hunting Nu?” Caesi asked the stubborn dog, who had laid back down in the bedding being lazy. The sound of the word hunt however made the dog perk up. He turned his head looking at her, wagging his tail. Caesi gave a smile, gesturing with her right hand Come as she walked out of the tent. Nu took his time but he eventually followed her out of her tent, and along the way to Pyxis her Strider. Caesi gave a low whistle and waited. Pyxis was soon trotting towards her and Nu, once she came closer she slowed down and head butted Caesi. “Hey now, be careful.” Caesi said teasingly, laughing and mussing the horse's mane. “Ready to Hunt Py?” She asked the horse, doting on the mare. The Strider nickered and nuzzled her once more. She gave a smile, placing the Yvas on Pyxis and securing it, she grabbed it and mounted the Strider. Clicking her tongue she leaned her body forwards slightly and had Pyxis go into a slow walk.

There was a chill to the air, the clouds threatened rain as she walked Py through various people to get to the Sea of Grass. The tensions among the people was thick, smiles on faces were few. Many stayed inside their Pavilions, refusing to come out, as grief shook them. Her people were scared and unsure of their futures, thanks to the events of last season. Caesi's smile faded as she looked around her. This was not typical of her people, many were robust, some obnoxious, mostly smiling. The atmosphere was one she wanted to escape. She urged Pyxis on as she looked around her and her surroundings, not really paying attention of what or who was ahead of her.

Pyxis gave a sound of alarm, as she reared up to avoid a person. Caesi had no time to really secure herself, as the horses front legs went up in the air and the mare snarled slightly. Caesi was threw off the horse and hit the ground on her back. Her breath was knocked out of her as she stared up at the darkening sky, little white lights winked in and out, black spots also appearing in her vision. She gasped slightly, not able to talk at the moment, since she was trying to catch her breath. Pain had yet to register as the shock of being thrown from her Strider flowed through her. She did not see the person the horse almost hit, only a mop of hair that was slightly curly, she did not even remember the color of the hair.

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Broc had no idea what was coming. Someone or something thudded behind him and a horse seemed to have shooved himself over as well. Broc stumbled and tripped as the horse galloped the shortbow skitted from his hands and across the ground Brocton turned his largely built body around with his blonde curls swiveling through the wind. "Hey, what give" Broc asked in Pavi. He didn't know one bit was really going on, really. He was merely dumbfounded.

With the horse strding far, Broc had just remembered that he should get Jinx from the local horse caretaker. The Guided Horse. Brocton almost forgot, really, who would forget their Strider? Terrance yapped at the girl and Broc raised his voice at the mangy mut, "Shut it."Said the Drykas with a stern look and a sigh. "Are you all right?" Asked Brocton as his dog lowered his barking to a minimum.

Brocton walked over to the female with a curious look. He didn't figure he could meet someone like this. Especially, this morning. There was some laughter over by some Pavilions, but Brocton wanted to make sure that whoever fell was alright first. He continued to speak in Pavi, "I'm Brocton. Nice to meet you, who are you?" Asked the male as he gestured a hand out.

When he helped her up, Brocton went back to retrieve his shortbow. It was a bit damaged now, but it's condition is still good. He pulled the string to test its weight, still works. Brocton then, hing the Shortbow round one of his shoulders while his other shoulder contained the quiver. "Oh... That reminds me, I forgot about mine at the Guided Horse. Cultakh." It was something he'd usually do, no wonder why Jinx wouldn't want to bond with him.

Forgetting about his own horse, well at least his hadn't thrown him off... not yet."Are you going hunting? Perhaps we can go together?"

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She did not register much at the time, as she was catching the breath that had been knocked from her. She heard a strange dog barking, which made Nu instantly come to her side snarling back at the dog. His stance was protective as drool started to drip from his muzzle, barking back at the dog, warning it to stay away from Caesi. Nu may not be fully trained but he was a fierce protector of Caesi. The huntress blinked her eyes, willing the spots and lights away, as she inhaled and exhaled slowly. Then she began to checked her body mentally. Her rear hurt, upper shoulder blades, and the back of her head was sore as well. The most damage though, was in her pride, as she heard people laughing and making her feel humiliated.

The stranger with the curly mop of hair came into view. His blonde curls sat atop his head in a slight disarray, the sunlight gleaming off of the golden locks. Nu bulked up at the man who approached, snarling slightly in warning to him, blaming him for Caesi's pain. The male asked if she was alright, making Caesi squint. She raised her hand to shield her eyes from the pale sunlight, “Fine.” Caesi replied quickly, placing her hands behind her and lifting her upper torso off of the dirt. Doing so caused slight pain, making her want to lay back down but she closed her eyes and gulped it down. Suck it up. Caesi told herself. “Heel Nu.” Caesi told her companion, he backed away slightly, but was still in a stance that was ready to attack if needed.

Caesi turned her teal green eyes up to the man that stood before her as he awkwardly greeted her while she was lying on her arse in pain. “Really?” Caesi asked as she took his offered hand and used it to lift herself from the dirt. The girl swayed slightly but righted herself, “Greeting me while on my arse.. Well okay...” Caesi said, cutting her eyes slightly at this Brocton fellow, “I am Caesi of the Starguide Pavilion in the Ameythst Clan.” Caesi told the man, as she walked over to Pyxis. The poor thing was still shaken by what had just happened.

“Shhh.. There's a girl.” Caesi said patting the horse's neck, rubbing it slightly, “Calm down.. You are okay.” Caesi took her index finger and stuck it at the side of the horse's mouth where there was not any teeth, rubbing the gum gently. This helped the horse, since it triggered her to relax. She kept her finger at the side, as she took her other hand and gently rubbed the center of the horses face, from top to muzzle, cooing and whispering sweet words to calm her. After a few chimes, the Strider was calmer, “That's my friend.” Caesi said smiling giving the horse a kiss above her nose.

Caesi checked her bow at the Yvas bags, it was still okay. Then she remembered her quiver being on her back. She gave an exasperated sigh, unlatching it. The quiver was okay but two of her game arrows had broken from the impact. “Well shyke..” Caesi murmured, placing the broken arrows in her Yvas bags to be disposed of later.

Brocton returned to her side, she looked over her shoulder at the man, as Nu was still tense around him. The dog came to her side, glaring at the man. “Forgot your what?” Caesi asked with a slight frown. The huntress used her right hand to wipe her hair from her face that had escaped from her side braid, her wind-marks visibly as the long sleeves of her tunic rose up slightly. Caesi looked around and saw no Strider, she looked at the man and saw no visible wind-marks either. She made no remark, just kept stroking her Strider as she observed Brocton.

He was a lot taller then she was, standing at a intimidating height. His clothing indicated he hailed from the Emerald Clan. She looked him up and down, then stopped, staring him in the eyes. The male asked her if she would like to go hunting together. Caesi's eyebrows rose upon her forehead, “You want to hunt together..” Caesi said pausing for a moment to think. She did not know this Brocton at all, he had no horse, no marks that she could see so she was instantly suspicious. “Are you Walahk? I see no Strider or Wind-Marks.” Caesi made the statement with an uneasy voice, not sure she should trust Brocton. “We can hunt together if you have a horse.” Caesi said as she grabbed the Yvas and swung herself on Pyxis' back mounting the Blue Dun mare. She patted the horse as she waited for Brocton's reply. She was a little wary of him, perhaps blaming the man for her horse throwing her too. Nu was still glaring at the man also, obviously not trusting him ju

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Terrance crouched low and groweled as Broc pulled Caesi up from her fall. Broc had sometimes failed his riding experiences with his own Strider, Jinx. Whom was placed in care at the Guided Horse. Which Broc needs to go and retrieve her from which. It was cool, and Broc hadn't minded it, his clothing shifted through the winds that brushed Endrykas. The light of Syna hid behind the dimmed grey clouds. He hoped it wouldn't rain. Otherwise, it would just make things so much better for Broc. Wouldn't it? Why, had things felt so gloomy for him lately? Maybe it was the fact that he hadn't had much social interaction before? Maybe.

"I've forgotten my Strider... again... at the Guided Horse. She's being taken care of by Kelna." Replied Broc a bit cooly. He had a feeling that Caesi hadn't trusted him. Or her dog. Terrance stopped growling again and was curious of Nu. Caesis' dog. "That stubborn Strider, hadn't chosen to bond with me yet. I've been trying..." It almost appeared as an excuse, but that was what Broc assumed to why Caesi had felt a bit on edge. He hadn't received his windmarks yet.

"Well, it would've been the other way around if your horse had kept moving." Said the man a bit cooly. The cment of him greeting on her arse, well at least she isn't out cold. Or else, there would be no greeting. Then, came the formal introduction with a cooh of her Strider. Caesi. If the Starguide Pavillion. Broc would remember that of course. So in return, he did the same. "I am Brocton. Of the Adan pavillion. Of Emerald Clan." Brocton sighed as the female, Caesi gathered her arrows that had befallen along with her as she fell. "We can go get more arrows. While I can go get Jinx my Strider." It is always good to have enough supplies. Having just enough is good.

"Alright then. We can hunt together. All we have to do is only a few things to prepare for hunting. Come."With his last words, he'd gestured the dog, Terrance. And then Caesi to follow. Hoping she would. Broc started heading towards the direction of the Guided Horse.

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Brocton suggested that they could get some more arrows while he went to get his horse. “The Strider choose their rider. Perhaps you are not ready or the horse isn't your Strider to bond with?” Caesi suggested, as she followed Brocton on top of her own Strider. “Then again maybe you should be caring for the Horse to grow a bond.” Caesi suggested, remembering how long it had taken for her to train and tame her own. Pyxis was a wild Strider, in some ways she was still the wild fire that Caesi had first met. Caesi did not want to rid her of all her fire. Thus, the Strider refused to let anyone besides Caesi to ride her and she was a bit more nervous around crowds of people. The Drykas Girl preferred it that way, she loved Pyxis and her attitude, the wildness that still could be seen in the eyes of the Strider.

The carried along for several chimes in silence after discussing Striders. Nu was more relaxed now, wagging his tail ever so often when he looked at Terrance. The dog was still on alert, keeping a wary eye out, as they rode through the Tent city. Sighing loudly Caesi looked down at Brocton, “It may rain. Animals will take shelter, so it may be difficult to hunt. Challenges are nice though.” Caesi commented, looking up at the darkening sky that was swelling and ready to burst forth with rain.

The group finally made it to the Guided Horse where Broc's horse was being kept. Caesi dismounted and looked over at Broc, “We will wait here while you go tend to your business.” She told the man, patting Pyxis' tense neck muscles. Nu came at her feet and sat there looking over at Broc and his dog, the threatening stance was now gone, but the dog still wanted to keep an eye on the strangers. Once Broc went inside to get his horse, Caesi turned to Py and nuzzled her nose. “There girl, we will be out on open plains soon.” She promised the mare, stroking her gently to keep her calm. Nu made a low yelping noise, wanting some attention too. Caesi reached her hand down and gave him a few pats, stroking his ears to help keep him calm as well.

When Broc returned she would mount her Strider and they would head out to the Sea of Grass to see what animals were about. With the cool weather and threat of rain, the pickings would be slim, but it was still worth a try.

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Broc considered the suggestion. If Jinx isn't ready to bond with him, what does he have to do in order for it to happen? Or, Jinx isn't his to bond with, what would that mean? Broc was unsure of how to interpret the suggestion of his Strider. But, Caesi had offered another suggestion of taking care of Jinx."It seems about right. She doesn't like being outside alone at night though. I'm not sure how it's going to work out. I take her hunting almost every other day and it feels like there is some sort of bond. But, I just don't get it." Most of what he didn't get was the fact why Jinx was taking her time in bonding with him. If she would, she can always run away. Bit, she hadn't.

The hunter shifted off of his feet abit awkwardly, merely uncomfortable while Caesi was behind him on top of her Strider. Terrance trotted beside him wagging his tail and breathing quite heavily just a tad bit excited. The dog rubbed his head against his master's right leg as it realized that Broc was feeling a bit tensed. The man quickly lowered his hand and patted the dogs head. It licked his hand and Broc swiftly brought it up to his shirt and wiped off the saliva. Though, the scent of it would linger. Terrance trotted ahead of the blonde curled man and his partners.

The cool air shifted through the winds and it had felt good against his skin and hair. "Yes, challenges are quite nice. Broc is terribly afraid of the thunder. Perhaps I should leave him home. No, it's good, having challenges. " Replied Broc as he kept walking forward. The great near lavender colored pavilion stood out as the group neared the known business as The Guided Horse.

Terrance rushed inside already not even to stop and wait for his master. The cool crisped winds knipped at Broc's golden locks, his hands felt nearly numb. Caesi explained that she'll wait where she is with her two companions. Broc nodded and simply walked within the fortitude of the great purple pavilion. Kelna was sitting at a desk, her legs crossed and her face barried almost in her book. Broc let out a cough for attention and Kelna looked up. She simply bookmarked her page and closed the book with a thud. " Oh, there you are Broc. Oh, Jinx is such a beaut. You should go out with her more. She's out back." Broc nodded. "Thank you Kelna. I hope your reading goes well." Said Broc as he hurried off."Oh, Terrance is out back to Broc! Thank you!" Said Kelna as she went back to reading her book and Broc went to go get Jinx.

Instantly, as he stopped outside. The blonde curled man noticed his Strider. Her freshened coat of fur glimmered. Broc hurried after her and quickly unfastened the reins and strapped his gear on the Jinx. Broc had pet the Strider. Broc swung his legs over the horse as he stepped onto the pedals. Terrance hurried around the pavillion as Broc lightly flicked the reins and Jinx went on moving. She whinnied and whipped her locks at Broc and Broc smirked. "Sorry, girl. Just a little off the edge today that's all." Broc stroked the locks of the Strider and sighed. He and Jinx, as well as, Terrance all traversed around the great pavilion.


In a matter of ticks. Broc had met up with Caesi. "We can go out now." Said the man wearly. The weather did appear to get a bit knippy, but Broc hoped it didn't create to much of a flaw.

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It did not take the man long to get his horse. Caesi was already mounted on Pyxis by the time Brocton came back out. He looked over telling her that they could now go. She peered over at his horse, who was a Cyphrus Strider. She appeared strong and playful, her coat shiny and soft. Who ever was taken care of her, whether it be Brocton or the Guided Horse, they were doing a fine job. Starguide's raised, bred, and healed Striders and other horses, as they were more Horseman then anything. Some specializing in being a Wilderness Guide. Caesi saw many types of horses pass through, with many different personalities and ailments.

She gave a smile and a nod, the wariness now gone completely now that this was a soon to be Drykas. “Okay let us go!” Caesi said a bit excitedly as she turned Pyxis and directed her through the various tents and people, until they were finally out on the Sea of Grass. She looked over her shoulder at Brocton and gave a slightly devious smirk. She leaned down and whispered to Pyxis “Ride fast.” To the mare, she tapped her heels at the undersides of the horse, spurring her forward.

Caesi leaned down her head touching the back of Pyxis' neck. When the horse turned left, she would turn left. Caesi molded her body to the Strider's so they were not two separate entity's but one, as they soared through the Sea of Grass. Strider's were known for their speed in Cyphrus, as they would run from predators instead of engage them.

Caesi gripped the Yvass in one hand as she tightened her legs around the Strider, letting her guide them through the Sea of Grass. Pyxis and Caesi's bond was strong, so they were in tune with one another. It was not perfect but it was close to perfect. Caesi was able to respond to Pyxis' cues as much as Pyxis was able to respond to hers. Caesi settled her body in closer to the Strider, each feeding off of the other's energy. Pyxis could tell Caesi wanted to ride fast with the man, as it would be fun and daring. Also it would see how good his Strider was.

Riding in tune with her Strider gave her an adrenaline high. She was not scared of Pyxis or galloping through the high grass at an alarming speed. It made her feel invincible, strong, as if she was soaring through the sky like the birds. They were riding the wind, Zulrav's breath, it felt like. Each moved with one another, their muscles and body going through the Sea of Grass as one.

Caesi leaned up, as the world passed her in a blur, she stretched her arms out at her sides closing her eyes as the wind rushed across her face. Her long tresses flowed behind her as she tilted her head slightly back, she did not let fear control her, just the excitement. She tightened her knees on the horse so she would not fall. It was a little taxing on her, as it required some acrobatics in order to hold it for longer. So she lowered her arms, laughing and smiling as she slowed Pyxis tongue with a single command, “Woooah.” She told Pyxis who began to slow down into a steady trot.

Caesi peered around them and noticed a nice copse of trees in the distance, which would indicate a water source, so animals would be around there hopefully. She looked at Brocton, “Those trees.” She gestured towards the trees, a little out of breath from the intense riding, “Indicate water. Animals should be there.” Caesi said between breaths, smiling up at Brocton, her teal eyes peering up at his own eyes. “Ready?” She asked the man, not mentioning the intense riding, as it was normal to ride your Strider as if you were one. Perhaps though, Brocton did not know this since he was yet to be bonded with his own Strider. Caesi was not sure, but he kept up pretty well with her and Pyxis so she was sure he knew that riding as one was part of the bond you shared with your Strider. Caesi inhaled and exhaled softly, calming her heart and breathing, as she checked her shortbow and quiver. She would probably notch an arrow before they came to the water, in case there were any animals scurrying through the grasses.

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As Broc tapped Jinx's sides lightly to engage the horse with motion. She responded happily with a neigh and a slow trot. Caesi changed from suspicious to excitement as she was, or what appeared to Broc as eager as a school of jumping fish. Broc had gotten Jinx into a faster pace with a lith whip of his reins and Jinx moved a bit faster.

It was almost instant. As Broc had managed to feel comfortable on the Yvas. Caesi and her Strider engaged with velocity. They roamed past Broc and his companions like dust. Broc smirked a grin and he rasped on the reins, Jinx whinnied and kicked in gear as she was eager to get things moving as well. With thudding hooves and the pats on the ground. Everything around Broc was a mere blue. Terrance ran close beside him, and used his best of speeds to match Jinx. Though, Cyphrus Strider's speeds are difficult to match.

Caesi and her companions were just roughly ten or so yards away that Broc knew better than to be beaten. He's quite competitive. Been so ever since when he was a wee bit young boy. When his father had taught him how to hunt and all. Hunting was his clans pride and joy. Nothing can take that away. Especially, from Broc himself. Hunting was basically the only thing that he would usually do.

"Hold on Jinx. Slow down girl. There we go. Good girl. Good." Said Broc as he loosened up the grip on the sides of the Strider. Jinx huffed and scoffed as she slowed down to a trot beside Pyxis and Caesi. Brocton stroked the locks of Jinx as she huffed her breathing to a slow and steady pace.

They came to a mildly forest region. Trees, shruvdand plants all around. Brocton steadied his own breathing, his wasn't as hard as Caesis', but it was still almost wheezy. The lady pointed a finger at the trees and explained of how there could be water."With the humid weather. We could be spared and get fish. Like you said earlier. The animals could take shelter. But, if there were ever some deer or goat. We'd be lucky to locate there shelters." Said Broc as he notched an arrow into his shortbow. Terrance sat at his horses' left side and panted heavily. Not that he was overweight or anything, but it was a common thing for dogs to pant a lot. A rustle between a shrib and the tall grass caused Broc to tap the sides of Jinx to move closer. Broc waited, nothing. But the wind. "I think we have to move closer."

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Nu finally caught up to Pyxis and Caesi, panting heavily with his tongue out. The dog tried to keep up, he did a great job for awhile, but the speed of Pyxis was not match. Once the dog caught up to them, Caesi gave Brocton a nod to his suggestion. “We will move closer in a moment.” She told the man, as she scanned the area with observant eyes.

The trees were sparse but there were many younger trees beginning to grow. The area would soon be a small wooded area, though not that large at all. The trees meant there was water nearby, which could mean prey to hunt as well. With a nod, she dismounted Pyxis. The sound of her hooves on the ground would cause the prey to scurry.

Once on the ground she loosened the Yvas, so Pyxis could escape it easier if something were to happen to her. Nu was not panting as hard and she gave the dog a pat on his head, “Hunt Nu.” She told the dog, who barked and headed towards the tree line to wait on his companion.

Zulrav exhaled roughly, the wind was chilled reminding Caesi of Winter. The young Drykas girl pulled her cloak closer to her body, shivering slightly. Looking above her, the clouds were gathering faster, turning into large dark clouds, ready to pour out at any second. Animals had a better sense when it came to weather, then most humans did. When it was going to storm, they would flee and find shelter. If it was just going to rain, they would chance it for some food, then seek shelter right before the rain started to come out.

Caesi looked up at Brocton. “I think the Striders will be okay right here. They can remove the Yvas if danger were about, to flee and warn us.” Caesi looked towards the trees, she removed her cloak and placed it over Pyxis, then securing the hood under the Yvas. The cloak would keep her slightly warm, though it was not big enough to cover all of her. Caesi shivered slightly but the cloak would only hinder the hunt. Grabbing a hunting arrow from her Quiver she headed towards the tree line where Nu was waiting in the distance. Holding up her hand she gestured in sign to Brocton, Quiet, easy, stalk as she crouched down, rolling her feet ever so slightly to make the noise minimal as they came closer to the trees. She threw out a gesture command to Nu, telling him to go to the right and into the trees. So if they were to scare off any animals, Nu would hopefully be able to capture it.

Once they made it into the small copse of trees, Caesi peered up at some birds in the trees. This was not good, as they could signal their presence to other animals, if the two of them were not quiet and careful. She leaned her side against the bark of a tree, looking around into the shade from the sparse trees, searching for the presence of animals. Perhaps there would be scat on the ground, tracks, plants ate, bark removed from the trees. Something that would indicate that there were animals here or had been here. That way they could track whatever animal it was, to hunt it down.

Caesi held her hand in the air, bending her fingers to sign to Brocton, Observe, Track, Prints to the man. Telling him to look around quietly to see if there was any evidence of an animal or even animals nearby. She kept her side to the tree, enjoying the way it blocked the cold breath of Zulrav from her body. She searched around with her eyes, looking for anything that would help them on their hunt of an animal.


OOCLeaving this open so you can find tracks or scat or something to track an animal down. Just make sure its an animal they can take down in their skill level .

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