[littl3chocobo]

the thought was alluring indeed but he remembered the threat from before and so decided to resist the temptation of wandering off with the morsel and chancing his stomach getting the better of his common-sense. smiling sweetly he spoke, "i think the path would be nicer, you can see a bit of sunlight through the trees in some places"

[Poggio]

That was something he could do. Leading the way he drifted back towards the patch of heavily worn brown soil. It was also a change of pace from their usual romp in the woods for berries. He took one of his dried pieces of jerky out and nibbled as he stared. "Mr Growl? What is your job in the forest?" He wondered after they had gained a good walking pace.

[littl3chocobo]

job? the term confused him though not because he had not heard it before so much as he did not think there was a purpose to it. he did not falter, "i am a wolf. my job is to be me"

[Poggio]

Red stagged backwards and blinked confused. Wolves did not bow and talk. He thought once again the man was being silly but something about the calmness of it made him nervous. He tried again but his eyes were now transfixed on the ears. "You know Mr Growl my job is to be me too" He chuckled. "But something you do on a daily basis that you have learned as a skill or trade? You know to make money?" He jostled his basket. "Like my family, they are bakers and now that my sister has married the hunter, we have gotten into the meat business, but we also do deliveries."

[littl3chocobo]

the short answer was that he had no job for he had no need for coins. coins could not be eaten, he did not say this however and instead spoke in a reassuring and pleasant way, "that is a job? then i suppose it would be helping people through the woods though it is no skill simply a kindness i do"

[Poggio]

he shook his head at the silly man, though there was a blossoming smile. "You can always get paid in other ways, like... for saving me... I decided to pay you in the meat I noticed you like. And I am sure my grandmother will have more." He said licking his lips before biting down on the bottom one making it rather rosy. He realized he did not have a canteen. "Do you know if there is a spring near by?"

[littl3chocobo]

there was none that were in his territory but there was the spring and the boy seemed appreciative enough for that. leading him to it he was offered gratitude and while the other bent to drink he was reminded of another hunger he had not been able to fulfill though this one was not one he would manage without either instigating the hunter or having to work at. both seemed a bit much but the want to sate it was enough that he debated it while the morsel drank his fill from the chill water


(pervy wolf XD)

[Poggio]

After his drink, Red took one finger he undid the rope that kept his cloak tight around his neck. Sliding out of the garment he pulled his loose linen shirt down his shoulders before rolling up his cuffs. The cool water felt wonderful against his skin, and he eagerly splashed it along his face, letting it trail down his shoulders and chest beneath the fabric. What remained of the water was lost in his hair, dampening the brown locks. He turned and smile at Mr growl, who seemed in a stupor. Idly he flicked some of the water at the man.

(Making it worse :P )

[littl3chocobo]

his internal debate was interrupted when he was abruptly wetted by the boy and flinching away he stepped back, "hey now, boy-red, mind the water it is cold and you are getting me wet"


(temptation failed XD he wasn't brought up to think stripping is a tease XD it is 'clothed' or 'unclothed' to him)

[Poggio]

Turning back, he playfully flicked some of the water on to Mr growl. "Aw Mr Growl its just water." Rising from his perch he decided to crawl deeper into the small waves to see if he could trap some fish among the slippery pebbles.

[littl3chocobo]

it was indeed chilled though he did not offer much more than a soft growl before backing away. he would keep his distance while the human played and keep himself dry

[Poggio]

He had hopped Mr Growl would join him, though it seemed the longer he stayed in the water, the angrier the man had gotten. After having patience, Red found himself with a giant salmon flapping in his arms and he proudly made his way back to the shore. "I have caught a meal for us." He said " do you think you could start a fire again?"

[littl3chocobo]

sulking was easy to manage and he made himself a spot just in the shade though as soon as the boy red started flailing and struggling he stood up and got close enough to see the little human with a large fish trapped and wriggling in the shirt he had been wearing. nodding at the request he gathered some stones and went to setting a fire while the food was brought to shore

(mine will gut and skin it most expertly if you'd like)

[Poggio]

The hermit man had not ceased to amazed him. Not only did he start a fire but he expertly gutted the fish and sectioned it to cook. While the fire was blazing, Red took the opportunity to rid himself of his wet clothing, using his cloak as a chair to warm himself. “You are so amazing Mr Growl.” He said hugging his knees. “What else can you do?”

[littl3chocobo]

distracted as he was by the fish and by the now-nude boy he had little mind to articulate anything and so only offered a mumble at first. when he was made to repeat himself his tongue got the better of him, "many things given the opportunity"

[Poggio]

He watched the man come closer to him and mumbled something, it was only after asking to repeat himself that he gave Mr Growl a smile and wiggled close to him brushing against the fur. He turned his attention back to the fire, and the familiar calls of a lazy days sleep teased him.