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though kjalarr isn't able to immediately discern how he feels about a loner hunting on the bay's proposed hunting grounds, he is not of the mind to fuss about it. one boar missing would hardly put a dent in their food sources — and even then, if he joined the loner on his hunt the reasonable thought was that they would split the haul. though not the hunter he'd been when he had both eyes and no blossoming arthritis he is nevertheless still fearsome and determined and it is likely what has kept him alive for so long.

his silent acceptance comes in the form of following at a close pace; willing to let himself be led, for it is the stranger's hunt.

they came across it soon thereafter, and kjalarr studies it with a keen cerulean eye: trying to look for weaknesses or any signs of illness that might give the pair an advantage.