bad hare day
12-28-2020, 06:59 AM
Hattori knew it could all be a little too much for a young mind to take in, but he himself had been taught in the school of hard knocks and dropped headfirst into the deep end without armbands. It wasn't exactly a kind way to learn, Hattori would admit that, but it'd been awfully effective. Still, he suspected that such an approach wouldn't work on the boy, he already too flighty and nervous. Harsh words would likely cast him adrift in a sea of fears and concerns, clinging onto what ifs as though they were all that kept him afloat.
The Shinobi leaned back, watching as the boy sunk low and made his approach. His approach was fine and Hattori believed the boy stood a decent chance, only to be foiled by a turn of bad luck. One glance in the wrong direction was all it took and the hare were scattered like leaves on the wind. The boy could have at least made an attempt to make chase but he remained where he was, shoulders slumped and gaze downcast. Hattori exhaled sharply. Getting to his paws, he made his way to the pup's side, no sharp words or reprimands left his tongue, his tone remained stiff but not unkind.
"Hunting is often a matter of trial and error. If you do not succeed go again and again until you do." Perhaps with repetition he would grow more sure of himself. "You did well, for a boy of your age. Do not be disheartened. You will learn and improve in time."