The Hunt is On (for chiaro_oscuro)

[tr1ckortreat]

Loki had shifted into his canine shape and was now wolf-like as he padded through the heavy leafy undergrowth of the forest. The Nexus Wilds were a perfect place as any to stage a hunt. The prey was aplenty and this time Loki wasn't alone. He had Ben the man who wielded the powerful laser sword to accompany him once again on a glorious hunt. Sniffing the evening air, the god of mischief slowly walked up to Ben, offering his clothes a playful but not strong tug. It was more playful than anything else.

"Are you ready to catch a bore or perhaps a deer, Ben? I can smell a scent of prey up ahead through the clearing."

The wolf cocking his head and looking towards the clearing in the woods just shy of their current position. Loki would change back into his usual form for the hunt since it wouldn't be fair for Ben since he lacked the god's animal instincts and sixth sense. The company of the other man gave Loki a reason to chose Ben as his friend due to their interests and personalities. They worked well together.

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[chiaro_oscuro]

Ben usually gets his food from Nexus restaurants, but occasionally he's in the mood for something a little fresher. He's a fearsome hunter when he actually hunts - not reckless, but he's well aware that there's few creatures in the Wilds that can escape him when he has his sights decided.

And hunting with Loki is even better. He immediately recognizes the wolf as a friend, and nods in respect even before the wolf talks.

"A deer would be nice." He nods. "Never had venison before - I think that's what they call deer meat?"

[tr1ckortreat]

"A deer would be nice, indeed. Venison is the chosen word, yes. Shall we kill our prey the same way as before? Or would you rather I take it down in my wolf form and you deliver the killing blow with your magic blade?"

Loki was up for debate with Ben, wondering which way he would prefer to hunt. If he sought out to use his laser sword then the god would transform back into his Asgardian form and use ice magic to disable the deer. There were so many options to choose from in how they killed their quarry.

"I did enjoy seeing how you wielded it last time."