[D4 EM] A Different Hunt

[Ferris Cafferen]

''Very well'' he gave her bow

''Lets see how you do first, I'll try to correct or improved the posture as we go along''

[Kaliya Redding]

Hiding her trepidation, Kaliya took an arrow and fitted it to the bow. She lifted it and drew back the string, but she had hooked the index finger of her bow hand over the top of the arrow to steady it.

[Ferris Cafferen]

Watching the situation carefully, Ferris carefully and silently moved closely a behind her. He started by reaching for the string as to ease the tension while his other hand reached for the bow arm.

''To begin...'' he whispered in he ears ''...curve your arm a little by putting out your elbow. If you keep it straight you risk of getting struck by the string on your forearm.'' he slowly slided two fingers up and down her arm to 'illustrate'

[Kaliya Redding]

Exhaling slowly, she followed his lead, smiling, "like this?" she breathed.

[Ferris Cafferen]

''Yes, good''

He then raised both hands a little higher

''Raise the string hand to your eye level...but not too close for the same reasons as before.'' starting at her temple, his hands passed in her hair, brushing the cheek on passing, and moved a few strand behind her back

''Be mindful of what could be in the string's path''

[Kaliya Redding]

Her arms trembled slightly from the draw of the bow, sighing as he drew back her hair. Kaliya sighted down the arrow, seeing the target in the distance. It seemed a very long way off.

[Ferris Cafferen]

He observed her position once more and nodded

"Remove your finger then release"

[Kaliya Redding]

Kaliya held her breath. Her arms were already beginning to hurt but, with Ferris supporting her, she found her target and loosed the arrow. It sailed across the short distance, and to her shock, embedded itself in the target. Eyes glittering and alive, "it hit! Ferris," she turned to look at him, "it rreally hit."


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Marksmanship with assistance: 6

[Ferris Cafferen]

He genuine smile at her performance, giving her a hand of applause

"Well done Lady Kaliya, you might just be a born huntress"

[Kaliya Redding]

She laughed, "you do not need to flatterr me, Ferris," but she is clearly pleased nonetheless, "I crredit the experrt touch of a rreal huntsman forr my success." Her mind is already wandering to what else that expert touch might be good for.

[Ferris Cafferen]

He stroke his beard once with a sparkle in his eye before giving her a light bow

''You are too kind Lady Kaliya. Do we try again?''

[Kaliya Redding]

"Verry well," she answered with a cattish smile, "let us see if it was just beginnerr's luck," and she nocked another arrow, raising the bow and sighting the target once again.

[Ferris Cafferen]

He made a few steps to position himself behind her once again. His left hand came to support the bow but his right one brushed her hip to come rest near her navel

''Remember, be mindful of what could be in the way.'' he pushed softly to turn Kaliya at a light angle while keeping the bow straight

''Some women need to be careful about some of the lovely curves they project''

[Kaliya Redding]

Murmuring, feeling the hand on her belly as she breathed slowly, she pressed back against his body, though she remained mindful of the bowstring, as he had instructed. The draw seemed easier this time, not a lot, but her arms trembled less. This time, when she loosed the arrow, it flew a little faster and hit the target a little harder, it was no bullseye, but it was definitely a hit. Kaliya laughed, excited and a little triumphant.


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Marksmanship with assistance: 8

[Ferris Cafferen]

Ferris had not sought to move as he observed the arrow fly with an expert eye and was quite pleased to see the arrow hit the target.

''Two times in a row now, are you sure you needed my help at all?''

[Kaliya Redding]

Her right hand covered his as she lowered the bow, "I had an excellent teacherr." She turns her head to look at him, not breaking the contact of their bodies, eyes glittering.

[Ferris Cafferen]

His dark eyes fixed her's has he held her closer

"I am glad you think so" the voice was low and confident "Is there something more you would like to learn from me?"

[Kaliya Redding]

In lieu of an answer, she pressed her lips firmly to his.

[Ferris Cafferen]

He did not fight it for he was certainly no fool. He was about to turn her around to enjoy her full figure as they kissed when they could hear a small and playful growl before the growl's owner began pulling at their clothes with teeth.

[Kaliya Redding]

She didn't draw back, just whispered against his lips, "I think he would like to help. I do not mind, but I would prreferr if he did not tearr my drress."

[Ferris Cafferen]

He gave her a devious smile as he chose to break the contact to pick up the puppy

''You little rascal'' he said scratching his ear before turning to the sultry southerner

''I find your gratitude quite delicious, Lady Khaliya''

[Kaliya Redding]

"Then you should take anotherr taste," she stroked Dusty's ears, "unless you prreferr his company to mine?"

[Ferris Cafferen]

He raised an eyebrow but, strangely enough, did not move

''A wonderful prospect Lady Kaliya but did the chase end?''

[Kaliya Redding]

Gently taking Dusty from his master's hands, Kaliya set the pup down, "I was neverr the type to delay when something was within my rreach. Claim yourr quarry, or lose it," she smiled, raising an eyebrow.

[Ferris Cafferen]

His eyes fixed her's then he stepped forward to take her by the waist

''Are you my prey or am I yours?''