Outdoorsmanship 101, Wednesday, period 1
"Alright folks, last week!" Eliot said as the class gathered. "We've covered most of the absolute basics that you have to think or worry about in the woods. I hope you're all starting to feel more comfortable in the wild. Today we're going to cover what is unfortunately often the most dangerous thing you can encounter in the wilderness: other people."
He started leading the way into the preserve.
"So there are a few reasons why the people you meet out in the wilderness might not be the most savory characters. Maybe they belong to a community that thinks nothing of killing and eating other sentients. Maybe they're doing something illegal out here and they don't want anyone stumblin' on it and rattin' them out to the law. Or maybe they're just militant racist assholes."
You're welcome, Hardison.
"Of course these groups ain't mutually exclusive. But they are things ya gotta keep an eye out for. For all that bears can kill you with one swipe, they don't carry sniper rifles or grudges. People are the most dangerous creatures out here."
They'd arrived at the usual clearing, where several five gallon buckets were waiting full of water balloons. Eliot tapped one with his toe.
"So today, y'all are going to be your own worst enemies. Everyone grab some balloons and take off. Find yourself a stronghold in the woods, or try to hunt down your fellow classmates. Anyone who makes it out of the class dry survives, but ain't got a real good grasp on the point of a water balloon fight." Eliot grinned. "Have fun."
He started leading the way into the preserve.
"So there are a few reasons why the people you meet out in the wilderness might not be the most savory characters. Maybe they belong to a community that thinks nothing of killing and eating other sentients. Maybe they're doing something illegal out here and they don't want anyone stumblin' on it and rattin' them out to the law. Or maybe they're just militant racist assholes."
You're welcome, Hardison.
"Of course these groups ain't mutually exclusive. But they are things ya gotta keep an eye out for. For all that bears can kill you with one swipe, they don't carry sniper rifles or grudges. People are the most dangerous creatures out here."
They'd arrived at the usual clearing, where several five gallon buckets were waiting full of water balloons. Eliot tapped one with his toe.
"So today, y'all are going to be your own worst enemies. Everyone grab some balloons and take off. Find yourself a stronghold in the woods, or try to hunt down your fellow classmates. Anyone who makes it out of the class dry survives, but ain't got a real good grasp on the point of a water balloon fight." Eliot grinned. "Have fun."