we look like lightning

Ruby gaze lingered a little too awkwardly on Kai as he carefully worked around the wound that Elias had created. Elias didn't realize he'd be nervous about the stranger ruining the hide until Kai was already getting to work on it, though his tension faded the more he watched the younger male take caution before he fed. Elias realized he was staring and did his best to look away, trying to relax and not come off as a creep. Maybe? For once?

With his eyes still wide and wild from the adrenaline soaring through him after such a hunt, he stared off over the mountainside. He couldn't see that far due to the rain now, though he watched the trees just in case anything had heard them take down the goat during their hunt and was lurking. Once Kai was done eating and thanked him, Elias turned to him once again with his neck craned and head still slightly tilted downward to keep the rain from rolling directly into his eyes. He would squint, protecting them as he watched Kai.

The pride that seemed to bring the man to life was something almost contagious. Elias felt excited for him by how he seemed to inflate with honor and recognition by the mentioning of his father. Elias smiled and gave him a quick lone nod.

"Once upon a time, I doubt he remembers me. We actually met just like this, on a hunt. Must be something in our blood to run into another in the same way." He smirked, almost winking as he turned his head away to inspect the goat while he continued to talk.

"How is he doing? It has been so long since I have seen him, I hope he is well. He must be proud of you, you seem to have inherited his hunting talent." He stopped himself from saying any more, Elias always had a way of coming off like he was trying to build up people. He hated it, honestly. He wasn't trying to flatter Kai, though he himself was a family-oriented man and he couldn't help but share his admiration.