12/1/2023 0 Comments Island of lustTogether we check the traps, and find a small Bunny's been captured as well. But we can't run away, even if we feel like we want to." I say. "The pressure of taking care of not just yourself, but others, it's a lot. Hell, I could cook the rabbit, and we could eat it." Kayla says. "I could fall asleep right here, right now. "Ready to go check our other traps?" I ask. I remember everyone waiting for us back at the shelter, and sit up. Eventually though, the thrill of the kill wears off. Our bodies hot from the sun, cooling against each other. Kayla laughs, leaning her head against my shoulder. She looks over at me, and I crack a grin. People like me are pretty narcissistic." I say. I might be able to catch it, but I've never been good at the cooking part. It's always been a hobby of mine." Kayla says. Kayla's cheeks redden, and she sets the rabbit down. Especially with the zero resources we have. "He'll probably taste pretty good too." Kayla says. "I don't think I've ever seen a bigger rabbit." Kayla says. I don't expect you to get the hang of it after one time." I say. You're so fast, it wouldn't surprise me if you could run down an uninjured one." Kayla says. I'm exhausted, I'm sure she's ready to pass out. "That's awesome! We did all that waiting, and it paid off." Kayla says, sitting beneath a tree nearby. This makes me smile, seeing how happy she is. I hold up the dead Jack rabbit, and Kayla pumps her fist in the air, then goes to hug me. "Thats okay, did you." She trails off, still out of breath. I'm sorry about leaving you behind." I say. I freeze whirling around when I hear someone. I wonder, how big do they get here? This one has enough meat for us to have a meal tonight. A very robust male, probably because this is purely wild terrain. I appraise the rabbit, he's at least eight pounds. I ignore the pit it creates in my stomach, and Grant him the mercy of a quick death. The jackrabbit kicks, crying out in a way injured animals destined for death do. The machete goes halfway in the dirt, I'd used the weight of my body to make sure I stuck to my target. I strike the leg, pinning it down into the dirt. I discard my spear, and take the machete, jumping over a log and pouncing. As soon as it breaks from the trees, I see that it's slowing. It stirs up a lot of the grass in it's wake, not making it hard to spot as I pursue it. The rabbit makes its way through tall grass. I get to my feet, following the partially paralyzed large rabbit. I watch as the Jack rabbit struggles out it from underneath it. The rock falls, falling on the back end of the rabbit. I suspect though, that it won't be enough to kill it unless. A twenty pound rock is about to fall on him. It's a jackrabbit, about to fall into the apricot trap we set. I'm just about to stand up, when I see something dirty brown. The evening sun is harsh, but we fair okay underneath our shade tree. The weaving is loose, but it's a good start because she has the right weaving style. She taps me, gesturing to the small basket she'd been weaving out of long grass. Kayla and I sit in silence, watching, waiting. We've set up a few traps in the surrounding area, and are currently watching a larger one. Kayla and I make our way away from the camp, edging out into the Northwest rather than somewhere I've been before. None of them are up to trapping or hunting yet, so no one's willing to argue. I tell everyone Kayla is coming with me, and a few eyebrows are raised but there's no real issue. "Alright, grab your spear and let's go." I say. Kayla's going to remember my choice today either way. Or it could mess things up, and we starve. This could work out, and she could learn. I bite my lip, debating on wether to let her go. You have to be silent, watchful, and do everything I say." I say. I might not be back until late, but hopefully I'll have some game." I say. Just to get away from being close by, and catch some small game. "You're not going far, are you?" Kayla asks. I take my weapons, and prepare to head out. Jess and Aria will go get water and everyone else will forage for edible things nearby. Continuing our work is painful, but there's not much left to do now. We sit for a while, letting the hottest hour of the day pass. "Hell? I feel like we passed that heatwave a while back." Kayla jokes. "It's hotter than hell out right now." Jess pants. Around midday, we take a break, sitting in the shade. Instead of setting out immediately, I stick around to help fix the shelter. Day comes, and I have to face reality once again.
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