RO/RP: There's good eatin' on them spiny cephaclaw

-- recreantOctopus's [RO'S] leans on a nearby tree using his power to remain hidden. Hard to tell how long he's been there --
-- restlessPipes [RP] is making his way through the forest, towing a bag of small dead animals along. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] watches him, making no movement but turning his head. He stops using his power --
-- restlessPipes [RP] is scanning his surroundings for more prey when he spots a familiar redblood. --
-- restlessPipes [RP] drops his bag. His tone is less than friendly. --
RP: O}{. So you've decided to come back, }{ave you?
-- recreantOctopus [RO] nods his head --
RO: pretty much yeah
RP: If you are }{ungry, I }{ave no food to s}{are wit}{ t}{e likes of you.
RO: oh
RO: well that would have been nice if you did
RP: Yes, it would }{ave been nice, wouldn't it? Nice, but unfair for myself. I am not some walking c}{arity.
RO: so your definitly not a chump then?
RP: I merely do not like to be taken advantage of by any troll. I do not give out favors simply because I am a "c}{ump".
RP: If t}{at was so I would be dead a long time ago.
RO: probably would be
RO: so are we going to go hunting now?
RP: It depends on w}{et}{er or not you }{ave an effective weapon upon your person, CIRRIN RUNFAR.
RO: oh
RO: cattleprod
RO: its good against cattle
-- restlessPipes [RP] :| --
-- restlessPipes [RP] siiiiiighs. --
RP: I suppose t}{at will }{ave to do.
RP: }{ave it at t}{e ready.
RP: Follow and do w}{at I say.
-- recreantOctopus [RO] readies his prod --
RO: okay
RO: what are we after?
RO: squeekbeast?
RP: Of course not. We are }{unting after somet}{ing muc}{ more... substantial, you could say.
RP: A spiny cep}{aclaw, to be exact.
-- recreantOctopus [RO] looks shocked --
RO: but their covered in spines!
RP: I am quite aware of t}{at.
RP: But t}{eir }{earts make for excellent sandwic}{es.
RO: sounds good then where do we find them?
RP: Look down.
-- restlessPipes [RP] points at the hugeass tracks they are standing on. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] quickly looks down, then up --
RO: follow those?
RP: I am glad to see t}{at you are quick to catc}{ on.
RP: I }{ave been following t}{em for some days now.
RP: Creep quietly, if you can.
-- restlessPipes [RP] tip-toes off along the tracks. --
RO: of course CIRRIN RUNFAR can do that
-- recreantOctopus [RO] creeps along after him --
-- restlessPipes [RP] is vewy quiet, we're hunting dangerous animals here. Eventually they come across a clearing where there's huge holes. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] taps him on the shoulder, points at the holes --
-- restlessPipes [RP] sees the holes, nods. He puts a finger to his lips. The creature is near. He carefully steps out of the bush's cover. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] uses his power and crawls around to the side, the better to flank --
-- restlessPipes [RP] bends down to inspect a suspicious pile. Oh gross, those are droppings. He wrinkles his nose and straightens up. --
-- restlessPipes [RP] wait what's that rumbling sound? --
-- restlessPipes [RP] suddenly there's a rattling screech as a giant spiky ball of carapace and fur bursts through the undergrowth! --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] holds in a yelp and holds out his stunprod, circling the creature --
-- restlessPipes [RP] The spiny cephaclaw snarls and swipes at them. --
-- restlessPipes [RP] jumps back, carefully keeping his distance. He has a huge grin on his face. --
RO: okay now what!
RP: Now?
-- restlessPipes [RP] shoves Cirrin toward the monster. --
RP: Distract it!
RO: you want CIRRIN RUNFAR to dress in drag and do the hula?
-- restlessPipes [RP] The cephaclaw growls, saliva practically oozing from its snoutpincers. It doesn't seem too interested in hula or drag. --
RP: If you t}{ink t}{at's t}{e best way to catc}{ its attention!
RO: okay no wait
RO: hey hey you!
RO: come get a piece of CIRRIN RUNFAR!
-- recreantOctopus [RO] slaps his booty at the beast --
-- restlessPipes [RP] The creature does not understand why this creature is offering its booty. Probably it's proferring it as food. The spiny cephaclaw screeches and lunges at him. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] jumps back --
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR thinks its working!
-- recreantOctopus [RO] doesn't sound pleased at that --
RP: Just a little longer, my broodbrot}{er!
-- recreantOctopus [RO] pats his butt some more, making noise --
RO: here boy get some bacon spiny!
-- restlessPipes [RP] As the beast is raging, trying to catch Cirrin, Ranigi sneaks up from behind and slashes its hind legs. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] jumps back some more --
RO: you got it!
RO: ?
-- restlessPipes [RP] The cephaclaw screams in pain and whirls back on the yellowblood, who darts around it. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] sees a chance and pokes it with his stunprod --
-- restlessPipes [RP] The cephaclaw is paralyzed!! It whines as it stiffens and stumbles, trying to regain its footing. --
-- restlessPipes [RP] takes advantage of the stumble to slash at its other leg. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] pokes it some more for good measure. Don't let up till it stops moving! --
-- restlessPipes [RP] The cephaclaw whines pitifully again and collapses. --
RP: Good work!
-- recreantOctopus [RO] kicks the body --
RO: owww!
-- recreantOctopus [RO] clearly forgot about the spikes --
-- restlessPipes [RP] :| --
RP: ... t}{oug}{ I suppose I will be t}{e one cleaning t}{e body.
RO: you know how then? it looks tougth
RO: *tough
RP: Nonsense! I }{ave felled toug}{er monsters!
RP: Besides, I'm certain t}{at you will only }{arm yourself if you attempted to touc}{ t}{is beast.
-- recreantOctopus [RO] rubs his foot --
RO: na
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR usually goes for easier stuff!
RP: T}{at certainly explains your lack of }{unting skills.
RP: T}{oug}{ I do admit t}{at you make excellent bait.
RO: CIRRIN RUNFARs caught fish before!
RO: and yeah
RO: bait
RP: Per}{aps I s}{ould refer to you as CIRRIN BAITFAR from }{ere on out.
RP: And fis}{ barely counts as }{unting.
RO: its still food
RP: I suppose so.
RP: Start a fire, my broodbrot}{er.
RP: We s}{all feast tonig}{t!
RO: fire?
RO: so we get to be warm too?
RP: Yes, fire. A c}{emical reaction t}{at provides warmt}{ and lig}{t?
RP: You do know }{ow to make one, don't you?
RO: with what?
RP: Flint and sticks, w}{at else?
RO: you can do that?
RP: ... for a troll w}{o travels, you are woefully incompetant at basic survival skills.
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR didnt choose to travel though!
RO: like how did you discover fire?
RP: I studied my entire life for t}{is journey.
RP: So I would say t}{at I was well-practiced before I set off.
RO: well you have that CIRRIN RUNFAR knows only three things
RO: run from the big things
RO: eat the small things
RO: hide in the day
RP: Forgive me for saying t}{is t}{en, broodbrot}{er, but.
RP: It's a miracle t}{at you've survived t}{is far.
RP: Please sit against t}{e tree as I prepare bot}{ t}{e fire and t}{e meat.
-- recreantOctopus [RO] reluctantly sits against the trea --
-- restlessPipes [RP] gets to work. It doesn't take him long to get a fire going and parts of the cephaclaw carved and skinned --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] goes to tear off a bit of raw meat --
RP: ... w}{at are you doing?
RO: eating?
RP: Wit}{out cooking it?
-- restlessPipes [RP] :| --
RO: overcooked meat tastes bad anyway
RP: Worry not, broodbrot}{er.
RP: I am good at cooking, if I may say so myself.
RP: And if I may add, raw meat is exceptionally un}{ealt}{y.
RO: why?
RP: I take it t}{at you }{ave not enjoyed t}{e wonderful experience of food poisoning.
RO: no CIRRIN RUNFARs experienced that you got to watch out for highbloods messing with your food at parties
-- restlessPipes [RP] laughs. --
RP: I suppose t}{at is true as well.
RP: But raw meat is just as dangerous as }{ig}{blood food.
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR will keep that in mind
-- restlessPipes [RP] slowly turns the meat, roasting it good. --
RP: You best do so, CIRRIN RUNFAR.
RP: You are good entertainment.
RP: I would }{ate to lose you to your weak bowels.
-- recreantOctopus [RO] tilts his head --
RO: entertainment?
RP: Yes.
-- recreantOctopus [RO] laughs --
RO: well obviously there had to be some reason to keep CIRRIN RUNFAR around
RP: It is a good reason, if I may say so myself!
RP: You are a funny troll, CIRRIN RUNFAR.
RO: if you say so
-- restlessPipes [RP] gives him a small portion of the meat. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] takes the meat gladly and eats it and smacks his lips --
-- restlessPipes [RP] meanwhile takes the lion's share and munches happily. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] eyes the bigger portion --
RO: so how come you get the most?
RP: I did t}{e most work.
RP: So clearly, I s}{ould get t}{e largest portion.
RO: but CIRRIN RUNFAR was in the most danger being bait!
RP: But I was t}{e one w}{o came up wit}{ t}{e plan.
-- restlessPipes [RP] says this with a mouthful of meat. --
RO: but
RO: okay CIRRIN RUNFAR owed you for that other food and the not sopor anyway
-- recreantOctopus [RO] takes another bite of what he's got. It's more than he's had in the past few weeks --
-- restlessPipes [RP] nods. This guy gets what he means, yeeeeeeah. He soon finishes and lays on his back, relaxing. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] fiddles with a stick --
RO: so what now?
RP: Your debt }{as been paid, my broodbrot}{er.
RP: It is your c}{oice to stay or to run off to w}{erever you are }{eaded.
-- recreantOctopus [RO] looks off in the distance --
RO: you dont mind if CIRRIN RUNFAR just tags along
RO: for a bit
RO: youve got this surviving in the wilderness thing down
-- restlessPipes [RP] grins. --
RP: So long as you do your s}{are of t}{e work, I don't see w}{y not.
RP: Welcome aboard, broodbrot}{er!
RO: aboard? theres a ship involved now?
RP: We could purc}{ase a s}{ip if you so wis}{.
RP: I'm sure t}{at it would involve muc}{ }{aggling, but we could buy one in t}{e future!
RP: But alas.
RP: Our journey for now is strictly upon foot.
-- recreantOctopus [RO] laughs --
RO: well CIRRIN RUNFARs goona save this last bit for the lusus
RO: be seeing you
RP: Farewell, broodbrot}{er!
-- recreantOctopus [RO] disappears off into the wilderness --