by Arcaii » Mon Aug 11, 2014 12:30 pm
Choices:
1. Sneak off
2. Ask to patrol
3. Ask to patrol
4. Ask to patrol
5. Ask to patrol
6. Sneak off
7. Sneak off
Roll says... 1: Sneak off.
Well, probably not the best decision, but you doubt that Applefoot will take the time to go all the way across the territory. You quickly think up an excuse and call out, "Hey, Applefoot! Can I go hunting?"
"Why?" She doesn't even look your way. "We're already on a patrol."
"I know, but...there's no good hunting here. And I've been on a pretty good streak with hunting so far." You hope she doesn't notice you briefly falter.
"You caught a vole," she says. "And, like, 2 minnows."
"3 minnows." You make a face. "Can't I go? Please? It's...the border patrol stuff is kinda boring. Plus, you like doing things by yourself with no annoying apprentices around, right?"
"Got me there." She sighs. "Alright, but you better bring something back. I'll see you at camp."
"Thanks!" You run back to the most shallow spot of the river and cross, unaware of how cold it is in your eagerness. Now's the best time to check for any evidence, if there is some.
It takes you a while, even running, but you finally make it to the other side of the border, only stopping for breath once you're at the northern river. You can see where Eveningtail had crossed, and retrace her steps, keeping your nose to the ground to try and pick up anything.
Unfortunately, the water has done a good job of masking whatever scents were there, and this, combined with your own terrible tracking ability, leaves you stuck for a few minutes. However, when you look around carefully, you see something a few fox-lengths away. It's faint in the light, but you see it. You trot over to investigate.
It's a small clump of fur, kept together by the mist that the water creates when it hits the rocks in the river. It's unfamiliar - a light brown color, with hints of white - but as you thoroughly investigate, you see a few sparse, almost-evaporated droplets of blood. You wander around a little more, and catch more evidence that there was violence of some kind, but you can't be sure what happened.
Tracking Skill +1.
You're about to investigate further when you hear someone shouting. You look up and see another patrol heading right for you. It's apparent that they're moving quickly, and some seem a little upset.
Try to be more polite this time, yes? You only got away with it last time because they were in a good mood. If they still are wary of BrookClan, this won't end well if you're vicious.
Be polite.
Be friendly.
Be wary.
Be hostile.
Don't react.