The days were cooling down and summer had clearly faded from the land. Which was a great relief from the heat but he worried that winter was approaching. How hard was it going to be? Having checked the cache earlier that morning he wasn’t feeling one hundred percent happy with how much was in it. So he went to the water’s edge. Looking around he waded into a calm part of the cove and watched as some fish swam around. Being still he watched them until one came close and he then quickly reached out and snapped his jaws. Grabbing a decent sized fish in his fangs he growled and shook his head before tossing the fish behind him onto the sand on the shore close by.

RANGER;
+5 Fish for your pride or friends 1/2
+5 Check pride food storage 1/2

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Autumn by the seashore was a new experience for Rose as she strolled along the waters edge. Heck everything by the seashore was a new experience for her, she’d been there less to a full moon cycle after all Or had it been slightly more now? It all sort of began to blend together when one lived in paradise didnt it? She was so lost in her own thoughts she didn’t notice @Milano as he waited ever so patiently in the water. It wasn’t until a fish smacked against the side of her head did she snap out of it. Shaking her head she quickly accessed the situation, eyeing the fish as it flopped, trying to use it bounce off the side of her face to give it advantage to escape back into the water. Whaa? Oh no ya don’t! she declared as she stomped a heavy paw down on the slipper creature, digging her claws into the sand around it to pin it down as it’s struggles slowly began to subside. Looking up she finally noticed Milano, assuming she must have gotten in the way of his throw. Sorry about that friend. Don’t worry though, I got it! she reassured him as the struggle finally stopped and she moved her paw away. a fine day for fishing then? she questioned.

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As he tossed the fish he wasn’t paying attention to the shore. He probably should have double checked that no one was there before he had tossed it. Hearing the sound of a strange small bit of chaos behind him he turned to see @Rose jumping on the fish and yelling at it about not getting away.

'Oops.' He thought to himself as he turned to look at her. "Apologies the fault is mine. I should have looked before I tossed. Thanks for not letting it get away." He said sheepishly admitting his mistake. Turning to look away from her and back at the water he nodded. "It is. This area of the cove is shallow and kept rather calm by rocks. Do you want to join me?" He smiled offering her the chance to help. "If you don’t want to get wet you can stay there and make sure the fish don’t escape that I toss up to you."

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She shook her head, quickly putting aside his comment about being at fault. Not at all, not at all! You’re our mighty hunter, simply working to provide for those who cannot provide for themselves, and I’m but a simple lioness. she bowed with dramatic flair, attempting to diffuse any potential embarrassment on either of their ends. At the offer to join him she hesitated, looking down at the water, I have no qualms with a good swim, I’m sure you know that. she said as she recalled their first meeting where he’d warned her out of the water, but I must admit- I’ve never fished before and would only be a hinderance. she admitted, waiting for him to declare that she should probably stay on shore then- although she wouldn’t be opposed if he were to offer to teach her how to fish.

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Ears twitch on his head as she acts dramatic and he turned to face her again. Brow raised for a second before he couldn’t help it and let out a hardy laugh. "You are sweet miss @Rose, but please you don’t need to make it sound like I am high and mighty or better than you for that matter. I am just doing my job." He wasn’t complaining that she thought highly of him it was just he didn’t want anyone to get the wrong impression of him.

"Though with that flare you could be a pride storyteller or something." He took a deep breath calming himself down so that he didn’t scare away her or the fish. Listening to what else she had to say he nodded. Yes, yes of course he remembered her out for a swim before. "Luckily there aren’t any sharks here." He chirped as he turned back to look at the water scanning around him. "You know if you’re up to it I can teach you. It is a good skill to have."

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A content rumble ran through her as he laughed heartily, happy that their newest meeting wasn’t about to be marred irreparably by embarrassment for either of them. Humility is becoming, but you must also accept credit for the great role you play. she offered another smile before dropping the subject. Now it was her turn to be humble, a blush hidden behind already blushing cheeks. I do have many stories to tell, and many more to write. It was her turn to laugh as he mentioned sharks Well that is lucky for us then isn’t it? Maybe my sharkslaying friend drove them all away. she suggested with another laugh as she remembered the man she’d met previously who’d lured a shark to its death with his own blood. She began to ease herself towards the water, alright then, how do I get these fish from here to there? she questioned as she waded up next to him, gesturing from the water to the shore. @Milano

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It was true he could be too humble sometimes but the subject was simply dropped and he was thankful for that. Giving her a steady grin he listened to her voice and nodded. "Perhaps one day I can hear a story. Or you can tell one to my wife." He suggested had he known that she was expecting he would one have been thrilled and two would have suggested @Rose tell stories to his little ones.

Though as she spoke of a shark slayer his brows raised in surprise. "Oh? You’ll for sure have to tell me about this friend of yours." Wondering who it was he would wonder if they would teach him how to hunt sharks. Or if they were in need of a pride maybe they could join the cove and hunt for them. The pride could always use more hunters.

Anyways as Rose came to stand next to him and spoke he spread his legs evenly to get an even center of gravity. "First you want to make sure you have a good place to balance. Spread your legs squaring them out but try not to be too tense." Waiting he wanted to see if she had any questions before moving on.

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Lavender coat, thicker and fluffier than most as it were, began feel heavy as the water soaked into it, pulling her paws down toward the sand with a sensation of being sucked beneath the waves. Fortunately try as it might the sea could not take her fully as she came to stand a short distance away from @Milano. Even trying to focus on the task of learning to fish she couldn’t help but let a wide grin spread across her face at the mention of his wife, Ah, I’d be delighted to spread word of your harrowing deeds back to the missus! she offered him a wink. She’d be sure to make him look real good, romance was something worth cultivating. At the mention of her “friend” the sharkslayer (a man she admittedly had met only once) she nodded vigorously, Oh yes, Skujol the Sharkskayer! Between the two of us, it was quite the impressive beast he dragged from the sea! Makes me wonder what he was trying to prove. she gossiped with a quick giggle before forcing herself to mimic his movements and follow his instructions, standing as squat and square as she could as the sand sifted and slipped beneath her. She was mildly successful, although she still swayed with the tides. Bard tasks +5 make someone laugh (1/2) +5 gossip about someone (1/2) +5 learn about another trades task (1/2, assuming fishing counts as a task?)

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He liked hanging out with @Rose she was an interesting gal. At her wink and comment about telling stories to his mate he laughed with joy. "Her name is Khadija. She’s a beauty she is also lead medic if you haven’t met her yet and don’t know." Words left his lips warmly as he almost purred from happiness just talking about the abyss lady who stole his heart.

His mood then soured as the bard mentioned Skjol. Growling he pulled a lip back before scoffing. "Oh that asshole. Yea I don’t like him." Shaking his head he let judgment drip from his tone but it wasn’t aimed towards her but towards her friend. The first time they had met the male had been rude and disrespectful towards him. Treated him like a child just because he was younger than him and hadn’t proven himself in whatever stupid ways the man who had been trespassing at the time thought Milano should have to prove himself. There was also the fact that, "He called me a pet." Yea the boy was upset he got called Aphrodite’s pet.

Anyways refocusing on the lesson that was going on he looked at Rose as she steadied herself. "Try not to let the sand suck you down. Try to find something like a rock to stand on. Something to grip with your claws. Once you’ve got a good stand it is mostly a waiting game." Admittedly he might have been able to explain it better but for the moment he just waited watching the fish until one came close to him and he quickly reached down for it snapping his jaws and grabbing it by it’s tail.

RANGER;
+5 Fish for your pride or friends 2/2

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She couldn't help but crack another smile as he laughed and began to describe his mate. She was a hopeless romantic at heart, and couldn't help but swoon inwardly at seeing someone so in love. She'd have to seek out this lead medic and see just how much in love the woman was. Judging by the way @Milano melted and gushed about her she expected this Khadija would be much the same. Plus, she'd always had an interest in the medical arts second only to her love of adventure and stories. The knowledge of what herb or plant could be used to heal or harm truly was an artform in itself, and she was a purveyor of all arts, not just those spoken. As Milano's mood soured at the mention of Skjol faltered for just a moment. She rather liked the fellow, he'd been interesting and she liked all things interesting. Quickly putting the smile back on her face she let out a laugh of all things, You? A pet! Having someone bring you meals while you laid around looking pretty - I'm sorry my friend, but you don't strike me as the type to make a good pet. Skjol must have had you confused with someone else, or the shark must have taken more of his blood than he realized and starved his brain of oxygen for a moment there. She shook her head You seem more like me, prone to wander where life takes you. She said. In his case he wandered where the herds were, while she followed tales and legends and anything beautiful and exciting. Almost as if on cue the sands began trying to suck her down again and she wavered on the water for a moment. As she caught her footing once more she was startled to hear a splash next to her. Quickly whipping her head around to see him better her mouth fell open slightly, letting the taste of saltwater splash her straight in the face. Another one! Splendid, splendid! Milano the mighty fisherman! She sang in praise before turning her attention back to the water in front of her, staring at it to see if a fish would come up to her - if she could only stop wavering and slipping against the sand. Bard tasks +5 make someone laugh (2/2) +5 gossip about someone (2/2) +5 learn about another trades task (2/2)

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