a day on the river
Hanako!
Scout
09-13-2020, 02:22 PM
More often than not Hanako laughed to put others at ease and to stroke their ego. At a glance it seemed harmless enough but sometimes it left Hanako wondering if she even had a sense of humour, whether it was just another "you say jump and I ask how high" sort of situation. But his dry remark took her by surprise, drawing out an honest laugh that left her feeling a little breathless. There was something charming about his wit and sense of humour, so far removed from the stuffy and uptight wolves she often used to rub elbows with. He was so laid back and at ease with himself that Hanako found herself feeling a little envious, they'd only just met but even then he was remarkably likeable and made it look so effortless too. Dang him and his easy charisma!
That aside Hanako was a dutiful student, quiet and attentive as he went over the technique. She understood what he was getting at in theory but she suspected it was far harder in practice. With her paws she batted her stone from side to side, her brows drawing in concentration, it all sounded like a little more effort than she wanted to put. To say that Hanako could be a little bone idle was putting it gently, to say the least. But if he was willing to go out of his way to show her how it was done then the least she could do was pay attention and give it a shot, right? Her eyes roamed over his form as he gave her another demonstration, taking note of the way he gripped the pebble and how he angled his neck. For an amateur his technique looked pretty damn solid, his motions swift and fluid as he sent the pebble flying. She watched the pebble skip across the water, letting out another impressed hum as she nodded to herself, as though he'd revealed to her the secrets of the universe.
And then it was her turn. Flicking the stone, she scooped it up between her teeth and adjusted her stance so she was standing as close to the waterside as possible. She shimmied her rear, her tail outstretched as if she needed it for balance and whipped her neck out, sending the pebble flying. It bounced once before submerging beneath the surface with a plop. Hanako broke out into a big grin as she jumped once on the spot, mimicking her attempt.
"Watch out, I'll beat your record in no time Mr." She stepped in close and gave him a shoulder bump in jest. Perhaps a little too forward of her but she'd always been a little touchy feely.
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