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.

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I actually started last night after I finished GoT! I only got like 30 mins in before passing out

[isak_cederstrom]

"Absolutely," Isak replied with a smile. "Lead the way!"

LOL You've heard Colqhoun's story, right?

[colonelcannibal]

*And lead he does, through the forest and down to a small river.* It's a lovely place, isn't it?

Yes .. they were hiking up the mountain to find the cave when I stopped.

[isak_cederstrom]

Isak smiled brightly, soaking in the landscape around them. He had a particular love of the outdoors, and he appreciated the fact that the geography of the world was so different from place to place. He found it fascinating that this environment could look so different from his home of Sweden.

"It really is. I can understand why you love it."

Well, that's the area they're in :D

[colonelcannibal]

*He sits down on a stump and sighs happily.* It's not exactly unexpected, no.

Do you see that cave on the other side? When I first arrived here my fellow travelers and I wintered inside it. *He licks his lips absently.* The others never left.

Ah, okay! The forest-y area by the caves? Or like, the snowy mountains? LOL

[isak_cederstrom]

Isak glanced around to look for the cave, and it took him a few moments before he finally saw it. He stood near Ives with a hand on his waist, the other billowing out his shirt to let some air flow to his sweat-laden skin.


"You had been turned already by that point?" he asked, glancing over at Ives.

The cave, duh LOL

[colonelcannibal]

I'd been turned for a year or so by the time I came here. *He smiles creepily.* Don't go inside, by the way. There are an awful lot of bones in there by now . . .

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

[isak_cederstrom]

"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?"

That was my thought, yeah

[colonelcannibal]

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.

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

[isak_cederstrom]

"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."

Did you finish the movie?

[colonelcannibal]

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.

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

[isak_cederstrom]

"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."

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

[colonelcannibal]

Not quite, but close enough for government work.

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

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

[isak_cederstrom]

"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?"

You'll know it when you see it LOL

[colonelcannibal]

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

LOL Okay, I will let you know.

[isak_cederstrom]

"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?"

You saw the cliff, it should be close

[colonelcannibal]

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

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

[isak_cederstrom]

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?"

Cool

[colonelcannibal]

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

[isak_cederstrom]

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

[colonelcannibal]

*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.*

[isak_cederstrom]

"-- 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.

[colonelcannibal]

*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_cederstrom]

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.

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

[colonelcannibal]

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

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

[isak_cederstrom]

"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?"