A Camping Trip With Isak

[colonelcannibal]

 *Ives is enjoying himself tremendously. It's been too long since he went camping, doing so again is a lot of fun--especially with a friend. (The fact that he has a friend is pretty amazing all by itself.) He enjoys pointing things out, and enjoys even more when Isak notices things for himself.*

We can go fishing tomorrow, if you would like? Or just swim, one way or the other.

Comments

[colonelcannibal]

Love is strange like that, eh? People do such foolish things for its sake.

[isak_cederstrom]

"I agree. Although I would venture to say that things I have done for my siblings in the name of love or some kind of familial fealty were not always foolish. Often times .. necessary, in one way or the other."

[colonelcannibal]

Even needed actions can be foolish. Some would say that becoming what I am was foolish, but I would be long dead otherwise.

What have you done for them that was most needful?

[isak_cederstrom]

"I think we do whatever we need to in order to survive, whatever that might mean." Isak let out a bit of a sigh. "I -- protected them. From our father."

[colonelcannibal]

We do indeed.

Protected them how, exactly?

[isak_cederstrom]

Isak glanced over at the Colonel and then to the fire. He stayed quiet for a moment before sighing.

"He managed not to directly hit us, but it was -- mostly because we learned how to stay safe around him. If we had not -- it would have been a different story."

[colonelcannibal]

Is the man dead yet?

He's died since this thread, lol

[isak_cederstrom]

"More or less," Isak replied. "It should not be too long before he does officially."

Nice

[colonelcannibal]

Is it terrible of me to hope I can have something of what's left afterwards?

[isak_cederstrom]

"I am unsure of whether he wanted to be cremated, but if he is not, no -- that is not terrible. I wish I could do the job myself."

[colonelcannibal]

If you get a chance, do tell me when he goes.

[isak_cederstrom]

"I will," Isak replied with a rueful smile. He glanced towards the fish and took a few sniffs. "Is it cooked?"

[colonelcannibal]

Why, I do believe it is. Shall we?

[isak_cederstrom]

"Ja, tack!" Isak exclaimed, clapping his hands together excitedly.

[colonelcannibal]

*And fish is had.*

[isak_cederstrom]

After eating a few bites of the fish, Isak let out a happy sigh.

"It is hard to argue with the taste of freshly caught fish! There is nothing like it."

[colonelcannibal]

Well, I wouldn't say nothing. *He smiles his most fiendish smile and winks playfully.*

[isak_cederstrom]

"-- Well, for me," Isak clarified with a laugh.

[colonelcannibal]

Of course. For me all other foods pale in comparison to humankind. I'd like this much better with a bit of your blood . . .

[isak_cederstrom]

"Ah, well, hopefully you do not mind if I -- politely decline?"

[colonelcannibal]

It's perfectly understandable, just a shame.

Probably for the best, really. I'm doing my best not to associate you with food, and it can already be difficult, so avoiding temptation is smart.

[isak_cederstrom]

"I appreciate you respecting my decision," Isak said with a nod.

[colonelcannibal]

I am trying to be a friend, friends do that.

[isak_cederstrom]

"The good ones do, yes."

[colonelcannibal]

Well there you are, then.