Cassandra Cain | Day 51 | 002 | Video

[hellofist]

[When the feed comes on, it's... probably an accident, really. The only thing in view is murky water and a lot of bubbles, occasional flashes of silver, and every now and then, a pair of feet. The sound is muffled because of the water, but there's a lot of obvious splashing going on.

There's a split second image of a fish and then the comm is out of the water. Cass is catching fish in the forest, no big deal. She tosses her prize toward the pile of them on the shore, then notices her comm is on. Must have been hit by the fish. Or a rock. Hmm.]

Um. Hi! [She waves, then uses her thumb to wipe off some of the water.] Catching food. Have a lot, now. If you... need some, can come take. Lots of fish in river.

Can show... how to catch, too. How to clean, cook.

[She turns to show her catch and there's... kind of a lot of fish. She's been at this for awhile, there's enough for everyone.]

Might... need pillowcases, to carry home.

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[hung_garian]

Pillowcases? Gross. I mean, I thought putting lavender in it was bad enough, but fish guts? That's not gonna help with anyone's beauty sleep.

[Gabriel can always be trusted to pick up on the least important part of what anyone says. It's a unique talent of his.]

[hellofist]

Can carry them... one by one, back to house. Will take... forever, though.

[hung_garian]

You got anywhere better to be, kid?

[hellofist]

Not lately.

[Since, you know, they can't actually leave this place.]

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[undomesticated]

[Riley's impressed. She didn't know many people in the Americas who could catch fish with her hands. Smiling, she turned her communicator on.]

I don't mind coming and helping you clean them, if you'd like. I could probably find something to help carry them too.

[She was trying not to seem too eager to be of use, but she was still hoping to be able to make friends here since it seemed like she'd be here for a bit of a stay.]

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[hellofist]

[Cass smiles back at her and nods. Help and more friends are always good things to have more of.]

Yes please, there's lots. Would be here... all night, cleaning them all.

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[undomesticated]

[She wasn't a stranger to cleaning her kills, whether they be fish or something larger and out of water. Helping someone in this new place seemed like the right thing to do. She brushed her hair out of her face and nodded at the image of the girl.]

I can come meet you now, if you like. Help you clean them and bring them back.

[That meant finding a knife, unless she could be subtle about using her claws.]

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[rigging]

[ That is a lot of fish. Also, Jesse is actually sort of thinking he can be helpful here, maybe! ] Ay, I can bring some pillowcases, yeah, Science Girl? Or bags or something.

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[hellofist]

[Science Girl is going to stick, isn't it?]

Would be helpful, Volcano Boy.

[Two can play at this game.]

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[rigging]

[ Very much so. ]

Aye aye, cap'n. Gimme a few and I'll jet on over there with some. How many did you catch? 'Cause that makes a difference in how many beds I gotta ransack. [ Already getting his shoes on, here. ]

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[tooghoulforschool]

Babygirl, you want a bag instead? Whatchu gonna do with fishy-smellin' pillow cases, huh? [He's amused as all fuck right now, look at her!] You be sure t'remember you ain't the only predator in the forest, huh?

... I'll bring you a bag. [And watch her back.] Where you at? Tell me where I'm headed specifically.

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[hellofist]

Well... washing them, still an option. [Seriously people have to take their dinner home somehow. His concern is sweet though, it makes her smile back at him softly.]

Start at... house seventeen, walk straight into forest. Didn't go far, won't be... hard to find. And don't worry, can protect myself.

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[tooghoulforschool]

Hard to get rid of a stank that strong, especially when it's somethin' you sleep on. I'll be there in a flash. [He signs off with a wink and hunts around for one of the bigger, all-purpose duffle bags before heading out into the woods.

It doesn't take him long to find her at all. When he sees her and that pile of fish, he just grins, dropping the bag nearby.]

You're not part bear, are you? That's probably somethin' you should tell a guy up front.

[shesamarshmallow]

I have a surplus of pillow cases. Where do I drop them off and pick up some yummy yummy fish food?

[hellofist]

Find house seventeen, then go... straight into forest, from porch. Didn't go in far, should be... easy to find.

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[shesamarshmallow]

Just follow the stench of fish, got it. See you in a few.

[She cuts the feed, but "a few" turns out to be a relative term. It's almost half an hour before she hobbles into sight, a satchel bag at her hip.]

Fish person! Hi! I'm Veronica. You have fish, I hear!

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[charring]

[This would be surprise. And joy. It's rare to see both or even one on her face, but there they are.]

Has anyone told you that you're amazing?

[Fish, she can cook and eat because it doesn't smell like burning human.]

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[hellofist]

[Okay now she just looks confused.]

No?

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[charring]

Well, that's a damn shame. Because you are. You caught all those by yourself?

Do you need help cleaning them? I'm good at that.

[mentis]

You must be very talented. I know I wouldn't be able to fish to save my life.

[hellofist]

[That gets a smile from her.]

You would. People will learn... how to survive, if they have to.

[mentis]

I imagine they do. [ A pause. ] Can I inquire over your name?

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[venatical]

You do know you can catch those things with like, fishing poles and bait, right? [ He's amused and impressed though. What kind of a barbarian chick is this?

Dude, what if she's like a cavegirl?

Anyway. ]

I'll take some seafood to go. And you can save me the cleaning lesson, but I'll help clean fish if anyone needs it. Where'm I headed?

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[hellofist]

Don't have pole, or bait. Hands are easier. Faster.

[Why wait for a fish to chomp on bait when you can just jump right in the water and grab them?]

Find house seventeen, then go... straight into forest. Shouldn't take long.

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[venatical]

Who says fishing's supposed to be fast?

[ Seriously though he's just jerking her around. Maybe she's a wilderness girl. Doesn't have to be from the caveman times. What if she was raised by wolves? ]

Be there in a jiffy.

[ House seventeen, then straight into the forest. Got it. And there's the giant pile of fish, and there's the Chicken of the Sea herself. ]

Hi there. Still got all your fingers?