14th August . Mostly set in the Valley and the Dampwoods . Optime Form
He remembered the conversation with Adonia, just over a month ago. He knew that the ram would be very important in their attempts to raise the numbers of Ichika's sheep. Since one of their sheep had been slaughtered for the harvest festival, they now only had five sheep. If they all bred with the ram Saul was about to obtain, provided they only produced one lamb each, they would have eleven sheep in the spring including the ram. It was an exciting prospect and Saul knew that once he got the ram settled there would be excitement with the Ma-Tzu as well- he knew Adonia was very keen to see baby lambs running around in the pastures where the sheep were kept. He let his mind wander, thinking of the baby animals they might have by spring if all went accordingly. He knew it wasnt specifically his job to get involved in this, but it was personal interest that had him trying to see more animals in Ichika. It always felt wrong that Dahlia hadn't kept any animals and now that they were in Ichika, he was like a pup on its first hunt- giddily excited.
He had sunk so deep into his thoughts that he didnt notice the approaching dark male, nor the large sheep walking placidly beside him. It was a good think that the ram was not overly aggressive- it would not help matters if the sheep was confrontational. Saul raised his hand in return to the wave Scorpius sent his way before dismounting. Cinnamon backed ears perked forward as the males deep tones came forward and he grinned softly, clasping Scorpius's hand when he came close enough. The Anatheman explained about the ram and Saul looked down at it with a bemused expression. Taking the rope tied around its neck, Saul took control of the trade. "Thank you Scorpius, its a great help. We now have a ram to get things going, so hopefully we'll have a busy spring with lambing and the like." He chuckled softly, knowing that they would have to take the ram with them. He could leave it in Anatheman territory in case someone took it back before they returned, nor could he make a 'quick' trip back over the mountains.
"We're gonna go and catch this horse for you then!" He said decisively, catching hold of Hermes' reigns and walking forward, knowing that the boy would follow him. The trade had been simple, a ram for a horse that didnt belong to Ichika, one that had to be caught wild. It was a great trade for Saul- he was beginning to enjoy learning the finer technique of catching horses and there was no time like the present to practise. It didnt take them long at all to get down into the Dampwoods. Saul found a tight meadow that they could use for a corral and tied the ram to a tree trunk, enough rope for it to eat the grass around it happily. He glanced back to Scorpius, a grin on his face. He always like this part.
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