Claw My Face Off [Nolan]

Cai grinned as Nolan offered his assistance. He had no problem accepting it, especially when he knew it would go even more smoothly with two sets of paws. He’d definitely be showing the result to Red when it was finished, though, just to check if he got it right.

“Thanks”

And thus he dove in, describing as he went, occasionally asking Nolan to press a paw down on the hide to hold it still as he started cutting with a, “Let me know if I’m off the line.”

When the pieces were done being cut, he glanced over at a low, hewn log full of water. Picking up the leather and sinew, he ran them through the water very briefly, then wrapped them around a thick branch that matched his legs in diameter.

It was a long, long process, one that took several hours of chatting between tasks that required their mouths, but at the end, there sat the initial set of bracers, lined with the sheepskin and attached to the paw and toe-covers. Finally, he turned to the bear claws, bending to work leather laces through the holes and began to set the claws in the toe covers, occasionally checking the fit on his paws as he went.

Finally, they were done – for the most part. He knew he’d be tweaking them – and he beamed at his new buddy. “I’d say that’s good enough for now. I’ll have to talk to Red to see what he thinks and if he has any suggestions. He’s kinda like the pack Armorer.”

He stretched, toes stretching apart and wiggling before he grinned at Nolan and asked, ”So! Any ideas for yours?”

Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think