A-Hunting

[mordredeschain]

 *It's a nice day for a hunting trip. Mordred is still in human form, but his mind is reaching out to look for prey like the creepiest of spiders. Somewhere not far off there are deer, birds, other hunters . . .*

(So, what shall we catch today? There are humans near, I'm sure at least one of them deserves to die.)

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[mordredeschain]

(Very glad indeed.)

[wordsofwater]

Come on, lets see what else we can find, before he starts getting ideas above his station and nips our toes. she swims up nearer the surface, her hair streaming out behind her in the water like a long beautiful wave.

[mordredeschain]

(Quite above his station indeed!) *He giggles a bit and follows her.* (Swimming burns a fair bit of energy, doesn't it?)

[wordsofwater]

It does yes. I think it's pretty much the only exercise I do though She smiles at him through the water. I'm going to have to go and get something proper to eat fairly soon. That little snack bar can only last so long.

[mordredeschain]

(Go an' grab yourself summat while I dry off, then? Once I'm dried off enough I'll eat my lunch.)

[wordsofwater]

She raises her head above the water and the bubble is broken. "Okay then. I'm going to have to head back to the town to grab lunch but I can meet you somewhere or come back here."

[mordredeschain]

*He surfaces as well, laying down in the sunlight for a bit to dry off.* Come back here, I'm thinkin', since my lunch is up yon tree. Probably screamed itself hoarse by now, mind ya.

[wordsofwater]

She is standing on the bank dripping in water too, but shimmy later and all the water appears to be sliding off her and returning back into the river, leaving her as dry as she was before she went in for a swim.

[mordredeschain]

Nice trick, that.

Shall I play with my food while I wait, sai? I'm awful tempted to . . .

[wordsofwater]

"I don't see why not if it pleases you. It will help pass the time."

She glances up the tree and then back to Modred. " I can dry you off too if you like or would you prefer to dry Naturally in the sunshine?"

[mordredeschain]

I suppose I'd not mind the help, sai, since you're offerin'.

*Once he's dry and she's off to get her meal, Mordred returns to the tree that holds the last of his catch.* Are ya really still tryin' ta struggle, sai? Don't ya ken that it only makes ya better tied up?

[wordsofwater]

She can still hear the cries from Mordreds last meal for quite some time, but eventually silence falls and she assumes that she has either walked out of earshot or the hunter has died.

The walk to town does not take very long. She buys herself a something warming and eats it slowly as she makes her way back to the forest.

[mordredeschain]

*The human does die eventually, somewhat to Mordred's disappointment--live food is such fun! But he's still enjoying the last bites of his meal when she returns.*

[wordsofwater]

Turning the corner she spies the giant spider hunched over the remains of his lunch. "Hello, it's only me," she calls out loudly so as not to startle him. Although he probably heard her approach.

[mordredeschain]

*The great spider nods to her as much as a spider body will allow.* (Don't worry, sai, I can tell. You're in no danger from Mordred today, an' with any luck at all ya never will be.)

[wordsofwater]

She doesn't realise that what he is doing is nodding but takes it as an acknowledgement and greeting all the same. "Jolly good." It still pays to be careful though. She licks some sauce off her finger. Sits down at the base of the tree to wait for him to join her, and finishes off her meal.

[mordredeschain]

*Once he's done eating he shifts back, belly pleasingly full.* I be most glad ta have met thee, sai.

[wordsofwater]

Sometimes his turn of phrase confuses her. She doesn't know if he means that he is glad she came back or he is glad to have met her in the first place.

"I said I'd come back didn't I?" she says, plumping for the first option.

In the background she can hear the sound of people making their way noisily towards them. Calling out names. Calling out the names of the hunters.

[mordredeschain]

*He laughs and shakes his head.* To have met ya at all, like.

An' I think that be our cue ta leave, unless ya want a whole town dead.

[wordsofwater]

"What a lovely thing to say," she positively blooms under this compliment. Face blushing and lips turning up at the corners.

Her head turns in the direction of the voices. "Awww, but it sounds like they've lost someone." she says with faux concern. "Perhaps we should stay and help with the search?" She starts laughing. And they are still laughing when the first person in the search party comes in to the clearing and sees them.

"Hello there, have you seen a hunting party go past this way."
"No sir. Not seen a hunting party all day." she replies helpfully.

[mordredeschain]

Not a one; today has been hunting-free. *It's true! He did all his hunting the day before.*

[wordsofwater]

Not one word of a lie! She catches his eye and they share a sly smile.

"Sorry we can't help you find your friends."

Because they are all gone. every last bit of them!

Coventina hold her hand out to Mordred, feeling very smug indeed.

[mordredeschain]

*He takes it happily. It's so nice to be understood!* I hope you find them soon! *Which of course means 'go to Hell, you dumb bastards.'*

[wordsofwater]

They walk out of the woods hand-in-hand, swinging their arms between them. There is a spring in her step. The deception feels wickedly good. I am so glad I met you too