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It had only been a few days since he had returned from his journey to the Great Tribe and he still felt a bit tired. He and Liliana had pushed themselves hard to make the trip as quick as possible and he was only now feeling as if he were regaining his energy. Early in the morning he had left the makeshift hut that he shared with his mate, pale blue gaze looking upon the structure disapprovingly. It had been thrown up in a hurry and was only meant to be temporary, but Nayati had no skill for building and time was of the essence now. Liliana was carrying their pups and they needed a new home before the little ones were born. Perhaps he could find someone in the village today that could help him at least start to construct a new hut for his family.

When he reached the main heart of the village though (or what was still left of the village anyway) not too many other souls were stirring. The Utina was not disappointed though and merely shrugged his shoulders. He could go out on a hunt and then return later to search for help to build a hut. Nayati walked back to the small temporary home that he and Lili shared and retrieved his bow and quiver; it would feel good to hunt on familiar ground once more. The Gadui Kanati wondered how the game trials might have altered in the moon he had been absent when he heard someone approaching.

A golden hued female stopped before him and bowed her head respectfully. Coal nose sniffed and deduced that she must be a new member of the tribe, for she did not yet smell strongly of AniWaya. "Hello, may I help you with something?" She appeared to be on some sort of mission, though what that quest was he could not immediately guess.

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The younger wolf appeared to be nervous. It seemed at times he had that affect upon others, though it was never his intention to be intimidating. Though as she spoke and introduced herself and her purpose for searching him out it all became more clear. She was a new member, and apparently had chosen the path of the hunter. Until Saxif had appeared just now, Nayati had been the only hunter for some time in the tribe. He had managed fine, but it was always better to have more than one providing for AniWaya. That was even more the case since his mate was expecting puppies and he would be focusing more on her eating and well being until their children were born. Saxif's nerves were now understandable, for he likely would have also been nervous if their roles had been reversed. He remembered well when he had gone and asked to train under the experienced hunters in the Great Tribe.

Soon the wolfess gathered her strength and courage though, and spoke again with more fervor and confidence than she had just moments before. When she called him "great" he almost laughed, but wrestled that response back down into his chest; he did not want Saxif to think that he was laughing at her. "I would be happy to teach you the ways of the hunter Saxif," he said genially. She already had the most important tool, which was the desire to learn. "So tell me, what form do you prefer to hunt in?" Many in these parts seemed to prefer their four legged forms, and as she was in that form at the moment he was curious to see if she were the same. If that were so, he would not be able to teach her his particular way of hunting, but that could be worked around.

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Nayati had always been a wolf who was sure of himself and his abilities, but that was not to say that he was cocky or big-headed. The Gadui Kanati was not full of himself and did not believe that he was someone any soul need idolize or respect more than usual. He did what he did not for his own glory, but for the good of those he loved and for the good of the tribe. It had always been his drive to help others and provide for them, instilled in the man early in his life due to the fact he was the first son and only surviving child of his parent's first litter. He had taken the path of the hunter for their sake and now he would teach new hunters to help AniWaya as a whole thrive.

He listened intently as Saxif explained her current preferences and desires for the future of her learning. The Utina was impressed that she wished to learn to hunt with tools even though she was used to using her other form. Having an aptitude in both forms of hunting would be quite useful and allow her great versatility in any situations she found herself in. "It makes perfect sense. I myself hunt only in this form and I have a great skill with most of the tools used for hunting; at least those that the tribe commonly uses. I can teach you the use of a fishing net, a spear, and of course the bow and arrow," he said nodded his head to the quiver and bow strung across his body.

Saxif seemed to grow in confidence and happiness the longer they talked and he was pleased to see her relax in his presence. There was no need for her to walk upon eggshells on his account. "There is truly no need to thank me, though you are welcome, and please just call me Nayati." Formalities were well and good, but he had no qualms with her calling him by his name.

Of all of the tools of his trade, the fishing nets were the thing he was the least skilled with, though he did still know how to use them effectively. When fishing he personally preferred to use a spear. It may take more time and effort, but Nayati enjoyed the challenge of using the spear as opposed to simply setting out a net and waiting for the river and the fish to do his work for him. He wouldn't have an issue teaching Saxif the method though, and it seemed she already had some small experience with such things. He looked at her quizzically when she asked to be excused though soon it was clear why she had said as much. This time the Gadui Kanati could not stop the hearty chuckle that made its way forth from his lips; the new Tsisdu Kanati's exuberance was infectious.

When Saxif got a rein on her emotions again and asked when they would start her training, the Utina nodded in the direction of the village proper. "We can begin now. Follow me." Nayati lead the way to the Town Hall and quickly ducked inside to grab one of the spare bows and quivers that the tribe had stored. He walked back outside with the instruments in hand and looked to his new pupil. "Shift forms and we can begin your practice with the bow." The bow and arrow was his specialty, so he thought it best to start there with her.