Hunter By Trade, Mother By Accident
Pack Guest Hunt
Professor
06-05-2023, 08:36 AM
Celeste was relieved when the first one to show up was Arne. At least someone she knew would be there to help make things more comfortable! Her elongated tail swept the ground in a hello before her attention was turned to the approach of an Armadan with brilliant green eyes. Cel smiles as she nods before speaking. "Of course, the more the merrier. I am Celeste, leader of the Stargazers and that is Arne," her head motions toward the tusked man nearby before her attention is once more turned to another. This time it is Unagi as she comes over and nuzzles Cel's shoulder. Reaching down, a motherly hum vibrates in her chest as she returns the nuzzle and watches her daughter (well really, it was Cy's daughter, but she thought of those three as her own). The leader is further pleased as Zoey joins and Cel's tail wags happily again! The russet wolf seems to recognize Hazel and she wonders if that was from before she had acquired the young girl. Though the last girl is not tiny by any means, Cel's aquamarine eyes land on her with care and interest as the quiet voice speaks the name Tethys. "Glad you could join us, Tethys," Celeste replies with a smile before turning to address the whole group. "I appreciate all of you joining in the hunt today. I went out earlier this morning, a tad farther north toward where the Wall lies, and was able to track down a herd of bison. Seems they have migrated up from the valleys during this warm season and are taking advantage of the forest's grass and brush abundance," she eyes the group that has gathered and appreciates the wide range of skill sets that were there. "Normally, we would focus on a cow or a calf as they are easier to take down since we don't have many dires joining us today but," a smile graces her lips as her tail wags happily behind her, "there seems to be enough of us that we should be able to take down a really large and somewhat young bull I saw," there is excitement in her tone and her eyes light up as her mind plays through the plan she's already taken the time to calculate. "This won't be easy, but if we manage to take him down, it will supply Armada with enough food for at least half of the pack," she had not realized how large Armada had gotten over the years. "What we will do is this - Tethys and Arne," Cel looks to the young girl and then her band member, "you two will go ahead and flush him away from the herd. No doubt a few of the cows might give us some grief so I want Hazel and Zoey to keep an eye on the other bison to make sure Tethys and Arne can separate the bull without issue," she looks at Zoey and the Armadan Lutenient to make sure they're on board with the plan so far. "Once that is accomplished, Unagi and I will bring up the rear and help circle him to start taking him down. I don't care who takes the final blow, I don't care who does the most damage. This will be a group effort and while I don't know the extent of everyone's hunting skills, I assume we all have some if we're here today. If you don't, take it as a lesson and learn something," Cel makes sure to look at everyone for a moment so they all understood that she was here for them, for the hunt, for the experience they were all about to have. "It's best to take them down earlier in the morning when they're still somewhat sleepy so I'd like to get a move on if we're all ready," she shifts on her paws before turning to start heading north at an easy-paced lope. No sense in tiring out the group before they get to the destination. "If anyone has concerns, questions, or needs clarification, speak now or wait until we're done," There is a sternness to her tone that pushes upon her typical friendly and laid-back vocals. When she focuses on the hunt, she is serious and determined. It was a side of Celeste that many did not often get to see. Moving easily down a game trail, the petite woman leads the group toward the Wall. She is familiar with the place and is glad that the herd is lingering in a more open area. Her aquamarine eyes are scanning the landscape as the morning light begins to shift over the nearby mountain range. Already, squirrels are alerting their presence to other animals in the area, but she pays them no mind. Already, she can start to pick up their musky scent when a pleasant summer breeze whips through the trees. With the cushion of pine needles softening their paw steps, Celeste knows they are getting close. Her heart begins to drum faster as the adrenaline courses through her body. The thrill of the chase is her favorite part. Knowing that even though she is small, she is capable of hunting big game makes her pride swell. While she is not an overly prideful creature, she finds admiration for others that want to share the skill and craft of hunting with her. This is an important part of her life, her personality, her whole being. Glancing over her shoulder to make sure everyone is keeping up, her pace kicks down one notch and she allows everyone except Unagi to race by her. "If we turn our noses slightly up, we can scent the bison off to the east, right past the Wall where the land opens up before the sound," she calls out in a hushed tone to the group. "Tethys and Arne, start to go ahead so the two of you can get eyes on the bull. Hazel, Zoey, cut back to the south of the herd to make it around them so it'll be easier to cut off any angry cows that may want to cause a fuss," she nods her head toward the Wall where the lingering edges of the herd grace. "Unagi and I will hang back just for a moment so I can give the young pup some pointers before we come in and help close him off," Cel smiles down at Unagi for a moment before she transitions from mom mode to hunt mode and her focus once more zones in on the dozing herd not far off. |
ooc. male bison can reach up to 6-7ft and 2000lbs when full grown plus with us having 6 members, I'm hoping we can claim this as an x-large hunt!
I'd like to get Cel's next response in by next Monday 6/12 <3
Also, we can maybe claim this as a lesson as well afterward if anyone would like more points! Definitely down for some hunt training w/ these posts & any supplemental afterward c:
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