REALITY CHECK // hunting fail

[WINTERHYMNS P.]

The legate seemed pleased for Drayden to follow him, he knew that it could often be frustrating to hunt only to fail a few times over and over again. Some people gave up and storm off angry but Drayden had not that gave Winnie confidence that the cub would make a name for himself within the world or in Palm Glades alone. A soft smile forming on his maw as the boy was crouched beside him but what the cub said next made his smile falter in the slightest, Win turned his gaze away from the seagulls only to look at the gladiator with lavender kissed eyes knowing that the boy was speaking his worries. Win let out a soft sigh before shaking his head slowly "Of course. I believe and know you can. You just need practice," There was a pause as he let his belly touch the cool ground underneath him as looking out to the avians that were still together in a flock before continuing to speak "Everyone learns and succeeds in their own time. Why... My brother struggled doing anything when he lost one of his legs, he got a prosthetic and it took time for him to get accustomed to the change... But he prevailed and you know what? He was the best damn knight there was within my kingdom."

His gaze was soft as he continued with a slow nod "And I'm sure that you'll be great too. You just need practice and to believe in yourself." His folded ears twitched momentarily before perking up ever so slightly, he nodded over to the seagulls "Now... Go forth brave knight." It was playful but Winnie was genuine in how he spoke, he truly believed that Drayden would be an amazing hunter if he put all of his self doubt to the side.