28th Throw - [ written ]

[shenevermisses]

Looks like we're a pretty big drain on this community.

[She's wary as she writes it. Most of the people who'll see this, she hopes, are from the same Luceti she is. But there's no guarantee.]

So I'm organizing a hunting party.

Anyone who doesn't know how to hunt and wants to learn? Meet me at six in the morning by the stable.

Those of us who do know how to hunt will pair you up with a buddy. We'll leave at six-thirty sharp.

Hunting'll be Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Fishing'll be Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

[If there's one thing she learned in Luceti -- learned from Katniss -- it's how important these skills are.]

If we're going to strain these folks' resources? Least we can do is try to help.

Comments

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

I'll join in on fishing. I've had luck toward the south edge, though I've had to release a few undersized fish.

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

Six AM on Tuesday, then. We'll split up depending on how many people we have, try different spots.

[She wants to mention the lake, how strange it is not to have it, how many times she's fished there.

But they're not supposed to be familiar with this place, so she doesn't let herself slip.]

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Solid plan. I'll get some bait ready, save us time in the morning.

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

I'll work on making us some hooks in case we have more people.

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

I'll keep an eye out for extra fishing gear in the shop or see if people want to trade for things.

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

Gear? What kind of gear?

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Fishing rods, fishing line, hooks, lures, nets. Anything that might be helpful. Who knows how long we'll be here so the more set up we can get the better.

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

Huh. Didn't know they had that stuff in the shops. I learned how to make most of that.

[Then again, she learned from a girl used to fashioning her own stuff.]

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

It's all common stuff where I'm from. If I see anything I'll grab it, but I wouldn't mind learning how to make things either. Self-sufficiency is key here.

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

I just braid thread for a line. Knot it good around either a pole or a thick enough stick, add a sharp wooden hook. Bit of bait on the end helps.

For nets, I just use worn out clothes. Cut it into strips, knot it together.

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Simple, but effective. I have fishing line, clear so the fish don't see it and strong. Good for a lot of things too. I'll give it to you, might be useful for hunting too.

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

Huh. Interesting. Never used it before.

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Works well for triplines, lashing things together too. Could be used as a snare though since it's pretty thin you'll want to braid several strands together.

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

I'll have to take a look at it, then.