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[Good evening, explorers! After departing from Cair Paradisa, the path was south at first, but turned west fairly early on. Skirting well south of Eldritch Forest, the travelers had camped near the edge of the Amber Steppe, not quite within sight of the forest that marks the Totem Coast. The grasses are parched brown by the heat, though greener patches mark the presence of water. It's near one of these - a small, bubbling stream leading west that Raine has chosen to follow as it will almost certainly run into the river marked on her map - that the travelers have made their camp.

The carts and wagons are arranged in a defensive circle, though the campers are free to set up their tents outside them as well as inside wher ethe rest of them are. There are small cooking fires scattered around as well as a large bonfire in the center for socializing.

Play music? Sing? Teach those poor non-Earth kids how to make s'mores? Or just sit around and socialize with others.

Or hide in your tent and ignore everyone, if you really want to.]

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Thanks! Want some?

[No damnit his one weakness.

Well, that and lots of money and power.

BUT MOSTLY THIS.

The sudden appearance of marshmallows is enough to make the Once-ler come out of his attempts at solitude and wander over]

Hey, someone actually decided to pack these things.

[As if he hasn't got about a billion bags of marshmallows hidden in his wagon]

[Nepeta's just standing there, staring at that flamingo. Why is it here. WHY.

This is so not how you travel.]

…No. [ She didn't bring anything except for Needle. ]

[ Oh she would just love a bowl. Which means yes she's suddenly standing right there behind Ino, leaning over in an exaggerated fashion to get a whiff of whatever that is she's cooking.

Surprise! Especially since Echidna hadn't been traveling with the group at all... ]

So you can cook, too. How charming.

[And one Naga-Korra pair come over and sprawl out next to him!]

Hey.

[South spent the first few minutes off her horse getting sick in the bushes, which has become a daily occurrence that she's not keen to let anyone else in on. After that, she's going to try hobbling past without Carolina noticing. Maybe if there were enough volunteers she couldn't have to take a watch; she feels like she's been worked over on the training room floor without armor against a very armored Maine.]]

[She didn't understand how horseback riding could be so tiring; you're just sitting there!

Aaa, definitely!

No problem. Glad I can help.

[she's poking at that flamingo] Did you seriously pack this?

[LMAO. to her credit, she doesn't jump or anything ... she just turns a little to look at her irritably] I was hoping you'd gone home.

[SHE IS SO NICE]

Bring me your bowl, then, and I'll give you some.

[He gives a two finger salute]

Ahaha, roger! ♥

[ Once she's refilled a couple of canteens of water from the stream, Kate seats herself near the fire to warm up. She's peeling an apple she brought with her, but she's definitely got a couple of more if anyone's feeling inclined to ask.

For expedition veterans, they might note they've never seen this face on their explorations before. ]

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[ ... hmm. she'll pause, before she digs into her own pack to offer her bowl to arya] Well, I only have one for you to use, but you can come back for more after you're done.

And thanks for the help. [Carolina offers half a smile, despite being tired as all get out.]

I can take a shift. [ She's more active in the night, at least. ]

[Rue sneaks up behind Ino]

What are you making?

Some stew! [she'll glance back at Rue with a grin] Are you hungry?

[Ugh, devil child]

With my own two hands and everything.

[Carolina's mid-bite when she notices South moving off a little bit away from her. Is it just her or does South look a little peaked there?]

South.

[Her tone has more than a little command in it without needing to really raise her voice.]

Really, you were thinking of me? I'm flattered, missie.

[ She just smiles wide, holding out an empty bowl. ]

I assume you're sharing? That'd be a bit much for one person.

Which time of the night works better for you? [Offering Kate half a smile.]

Ah, okay, hold on a second...

[going to fish it out from his backpack before handing it to her!]

[ And this is Arya sneaking away downstream until she's certain she's out of sight. She waters and hobbles Aemon, leaving him to graze. She had been feeding Nymeria scraps on the way so the direwolf can last until Arya gets her a proper meal. Ignoring her hunger pains, Arya proceeds to strip down to her smallclothes and dump the rest in the water to scrub clean. Hopefully, that will help the smell. ]

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