colonelcannibal | A Camping Trip With Isak

"So you were already a Wendigo by the time you were in here with other people. I see." Isak considered the cave for a few moments. "They had no idea?"

Not until it was far too late. When we had eaten all the draft animals and I seemed a bit too cheerful about our prospects they probably started to wonder, but after a month or two snowed in inside a small cave curiosity falls by the wayside.

If you want to go exploring I won't stop you, but you're unlikely to enjoy seeing what's in there.

"Ehm, no, that is all right," Isak said, coming to rest on a nearby rock. He re-tied one of his boots and then looked over towards the cave again. "I think I can conjure up a good enough image for myself." He took a glance at their surroundings. "This is probably a good place to do it; no one around, isolated."

I daresay you can. It's not that difficult, really.

It is a very good place, yes. *He smiles.* It's a lovely spot generally, I think.

"I pictured that cave thing from Indiana Jones, with all the skeletons in the walls that fall out," Isak said with a little bit of a laugh. "Well, the view is very nice." He got up from the rock and went to sit nearer the cliff. He plopped down and surveyed the landscape. "It is really breath-taking up here."

Not quite, but close enough for government work.

Just don't fall, hmm? Don't want it to literally take your breathe away.

"I will be careful," Isak replied with a laugh. "I am generally very sure-footed. I like hiking." He rummaged in his pocket to take out his phone, so he could take a few pictures of the view. After taking some, he slipped the device back into his pocket and let out a happy sigh. "So, what is next on the docket? Anything?"

Nothing in particular, I just enjoy the view. I've made good memories here . . .

"Mm, okej. I think I am getting a bit hungry, so would you mind if we went back to the Fort so I could eat some of the food I brought?"

Of course not. Food is very important, after all.

Isak nodded happily, his stomach echoing with a little growl of its own. He stood from where he was sitting and dusted himself off. He glanced around and then pointed in what he thought was the right direction.

"That way, ja?"

That's the way, yes. *He laughs suddenly.* We can get there faster if you hang on to me.

"Mm, okej,," Isak replied, somewhat hesitantly. "Just .. hold onto your shoulders? Or .. ?"

*Ives picks him up like he weighs nothing.* I'm stronger than I look, remember? *And off they go, at insanely high speed, with Ives grinning at Isak like a madman the whole way.*

"-- Oh," Isak said, blinking. "This is a little awkward for me," he added with a sheepish sort of laugh. He was barely unable to open his eyes due to the wind gusting in his face, so he was unable to appreciate the scenery as it whizzed by. But he could gauge how quickly they moved, based on the force of the wind against his body.

*It's . . . well, not as fast as a car. But a lot faster than a human should ever be able to run, and he's barely winded be the time they get back to the fort.*

Well, that was fun.

Isak stood stagnant for a few moments after being placed down to gather his bearings. He still felt like the world was moving at a much more rapid pace than he had ever experienced before. His legs were a bit like jelly.

"Mm, ja. Quite an -- adjustment, for me," he said with a laugh.

Understandable. Even I'm not entirely used to the fact that I can do it.

"Really?" Isak asked, surprised. "Is that a side effect from -- you said you absorbed someone's strength when you eat them, right? Is this a side effect of that?"

Speed is one application of strength, yes-and rather an enjoyable one, at that.

What are you having for dinner, if I may ask? I may join you, if it's something I like--although you might not like what I do with my portion. Best not think about it, really.

"Ehmm .. I am not sure, actually," Isak replied. "I brought a lot of snack-type items. I may venture into whatever the nearest town is and pick up some local fare. Fish, most likely."

*He nods.* It's a bit of a ways, but I think you have that car, hmm?

"Ja. Is there -- anything you would like for me to pick up for you? While I am out?"

Hmm? Oh, perhaps some scotch if they have any that's good. I could use some beans and some corn, as well . . .

"Ja, okej. I will get all of that for you. Do you have a preference for your Scotch?"

XD I'm an idiot - I more meant like, did they walk through the mountains to get to the cave?

That was my thought, yeah

Okay. :) Just trying to keep Isak's reactions appropriate to the landscape

Did you finish the movie?

Nooo haha. I only got like 10 mins in last night and can prob watch another 10-15 tonight before zzz

Busy busy :D I take if you got to the jump?

Work started up again so "busy" is the name of the game for a while! Jump?

You'll know it when you see it LOL

LOL Okay, I will let you know.

You saw the cliff, it should be close

Okay. I am going to finish it this weekend. Haven't had time this week to watch anything else

Cool

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I'm going to the local con in a week, by the way :D

Nice!! I haven't been to a con since .. 2013 ): I miss it. I miss cosplaying! Are you dressing up?

Probably just the same costume as last year. You into WtNV at all? I'm being Kevin . . .

I have only seen quotes floating around, don't know anything about it. That sounds fun tho!

Imagine the local radio station for the Twilight Zone and you have some idea

Gotcha!

https://www.youtube.com/user/WelcometoNightVale

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