fishes in surprising places
Pro Angler #2 (Lake trout)
11-15-2024, 11:59 AM
The two of them fumbled terrifically over their words, both trying hard to not be misconstrued by the other while simultaneously struggling to understand exactly what the other might be thinking or feeling. Understanding others never came easily to her, and even now as she stood and studied Katsuro she couldn't quite pinpoint his intentions, couldn't quite place his motivations for being so generous. If not out of necessity, then what? Honor? Or was he concerned with seeming altruistic? Any of those possibilities seemed equally likely. Though she was successful in snatching up one fish, the others scattered. No surprise, and certainly not a deterrent to their fishing endeavor, especially given the fact that her new acquaintance was already going to dig up a few more worms. The fishing process could continue for awhile still. Tethys didn't waste much time before reacting when he tossed another few worms in. Expecting he'd move in alongside her, she teetered near the edge of the water, waiting for the fish to slowly return to feast on the offered bait. And then one moved to nibble at the wriggling worm, and she moved too, diving right back into the frigid water with her upper body and grabbing one of the fish after a small bit of struggle. She emerged victorious, tossing another fish onto the shore. She was sure someone back home would appreciate any food she brought back, even if these fish were little more than a snack. Prey was often more scarce in the north and you had to be grateful for what you could get your paws on, sometimes. "So- you're not from these parts," Tethys reiterated carefully. Moving to dig alongside him, hoping to expose a few more worms to utilize as bait, she stole a glance over at him. "Why did you decide to come so far north?" |
