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[crittersheep]

WHO: all of you
WHERE: day 74
WHEN: through the day tbh

[there's trauma approaching in the distance but it ain't showing up quite yet THIS day!

it's a really beautiful day, actually. sunny and deeply pleasant weather. maybe sometime today people might return from a snadventure (snake adventure), or maybe not? the wildlife and your lil resident sheep are all perky and up and at 'em and full of energy. hopping.

what about you?]

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[chasseurdebeaute]

I don't mind if you would like to try!

[He lifts up into the air then, heading out into the meadows where hills start to rise. There are trees spotted amongst the fields here and there, but Rubato will point out a big old tree up on one of the larger hills as they climb up higher into the sky. From above they can see that there are plenty of wildflowers growing in thick carpets over the grassy hill and the tree itself is bent picturesquely toward the earth, providing the perfect dappled shade beneath.]

[poisonista]

[ There is a wave of fondness that rushes through him despite everything at that— maybe he'd have taken him up on it, maybe he will, eventually-

But for now he simply leans in close as he flies, enough that he can smell a scent near his neck that feels almost too familiar, before he fixes his gaze on where they're going. He hasn't flown a broom here since his first day, so this is a new view. And it's... lovely. He looks around in awe, admiring it. ]

My... [ "Ara"... ] I never thought there would be a place this fitting around here.

[chasseurdebeaute]

Mm, I have passed over this hill many times while hunting.

[Glides them over until they're under the tree's heavy boughs. He touches Belle's hand lightly as warning to let go before he hops off the broom so he can offer a hand when Belle steps down.]

[poisonista]

[ The gesture that follows is comforting (how many times has Rubato taken his hand just like this before and indulgently led him into places?) — and Belle doesn't hesitate in moving his hand back, only to be ready to extend it to Rubato when he jumps off- and carefully steps off himself.

His free arm raises to get the bag straps back onto his arm and he gives Rubato a "thank you" before he removes his hand and reaches for his magic pen to summon the white and red-lined blanket and mat he readied for the trip from his bag and have it fan out for them under the shade of the tree. No need to waste time fumbling with it.

The bag and basket within are placed atop the blanket— and he turns to gesture to Rubato to place his own items there too. Why carry them around needlessly? ]

No shoes on the blanket. We can set up on it, though I should like to walk around a bit, first.

[ He wants to take in the view! ]

[chasseurdebeaute]

Bien sûr! A walk around here will reward you with many beautiful sights! --Just a moment, then.

[Setting his own bag down so he can start magicking items out of it--they dance out and change size back to normal--more pillows and cushions, wooden trays, plates, silverware--there will be food of course but that can wait until they're back. If there's food in Belle's bag he'll go ahead and hang both of theirs up in the tree so no animals can get into it in the meantime.]

Et voila. Shall we, then?

[poisonista]

[ There is indeed food in the basket in his bag, and aren't they lucky this isn't a Camp Vargas situation where they have to do everything by hand. He watches the items appear and huffs a smile to himself, before letting Rubato hang the food items up. ]

You certainly came prepared.

[ Not that he didn't, but he also didn't need to bring too much- that would be overkill. Still, he gives Rubato a nod, and motions to him to step ahead and he'll follow. ]

Let's take a look around. You've been here before, you said? What sort of hunt would you find in this spot?

[chasseurdebeaute]

[Gestures for him to follow—he doesn’t offer an arm since there aren’t really like established man-made paths and the ground can be precarious, but will be sure to check the way before proceeding]

There are various meadow-fowls of course, such as the Coturnix coturnix, and the Meleagris gallopavo, and there are larger native creatures that the sheep call Pygmydillos. Fufu, they look rather like armored boars. If you see a large rock sitting in soil that has been disturbed all around it, be wary. The males have tusks.

Ah—be careful of gopher holes while you walk!

[happy to chatter on!]

[poisonista]

[ He doesn't interrupt while Rubato speaks, simply falling into step beside him. He's quieter than he would be, even as someone who usually doesn't say much unless he has to make a point.

So when the warning comes, he pauses in his walk to check around, before continuing once he ensures his path is clear. ]

I hunted a Pygmydillo an hour into my arrival to this world with Tart. They are quite formidable.

[ It had been late, and Rubato only found him the next day... ]

That was when all those stores had been damaged.

[chasseurdebeaute]

Ohlàlà! I didn't realize! Hunting larger game is a rather abrupt introduction to this lifestyle, isn't it?

[poisonista]

[ He huffs. ]

I wasn't alone. For all his lack of courtesy, that prince of potatoes has been rather helpful. I suppose he truly has found something worth to keep going on for here compared to home.

[ Smiling a bit to himself at that. ]

You know better than anyone that I'm more capable than I look as well, don't you?

[chasseurdebeaute]

Mm, though there is Savanaclaw too [despite everything].

Mais oui, it isn't an issue of your capability, but rather that the matter-of-fact way of beastmen when it comes to the hunt can belie the communion that is involved... It is good if you haven't been put off?

1/2

[poisonista]

[ There is Savanclaw, but he is noticeably more active here. That's something in Vil's notice, though. ]


I see.


[ It wasn't troublesome- Tart was pretty on point with what he wanted and how he wanted Vil's help. He's also good at following direction and defending himself. ]

I didn't notice much of a difference in how he usually behaves with me. I let him lead because I'd just arrived, but we managed to take one down pretty well. Biscuit had been quite upset at the loss of stores too, so it was rather sweet of him to go out and try and restock right away.

[poisonista]

[ He chuckles after. ]

That was quite the surprise for me, though. It was hard to believe this was the same Tart I'd just dealt with back home. Even if it made sense why, later...

[ He pauses to look around, though, holding his hair back as a breeze crosses them, looking thoughtful before seeming to change the subject. ]

This is a nice area. Maybe I should do a photo shoot here sometime.

[chasseurdebeaute]

Fufu, I'm glad if you have found kindness with him then.

[chasseurdebeaute]

And if you would like to do a shoot, I have a film camera that we might use! The landscapes one can find here are bursting with natural charm! The tree on this hill especially both overlooks lush greenery below and sits under such wide skies! One can often see rainbows here, if you come at just the right time in the morning!

[poisonista]

A film camera... goodness.


[ That does seem to pique his interest. Especially the mention of rainbows and he can probably see the gears turning in his head at the thought. ]


I might take you up on that. There has been something I've been working on here, though I wouldn't want to waste your film if it's limited- but it could be of use. It would certainly match a certain aesthetic I'm thinking of if we used one for a shoot here, though.

You'll have to be a part of it, though. Do you have a tripod? We'll improvise if you don't.

[chasseurdebeaute]

I admit I usually rely on the steadiness of my own hands when I take pictures as I am not often the subject. What would I be doing?

[poisonista]

I can't very well have you using your hands when I want you in the picture with me.

[ Wdym what would you be doing, Rubato. ]

Hence the need for a tripod. I want individual shots with you, then I'll have Apple model some time after- then all three of us. We'd be brilliant against this backdrop.