Lastlook: Entering the River

[ruin_mania]

[For the past day or so, it's pretty clear the Amber Steppe has been left behind and the Totem Coast is getting closer. The air is more humid and the undergrowth has gone from a burnt amber color to be thicker, greender, and almost bordering on jungle-like. Several other streams have joined the one that the explorers have been following until it's almost large enough to start sailing on. Raine had encouraged everyone to press on, though, not sure it was time just yet (and also because she doesn't particularly like boats, okay). The cliffs around them start to grow up as well, and it probably won't be too long before the jungle becomes a properly impassable one, leaving the river as the only choice.

But this morning, another large stream had joined up with their and now it was more like a proper river. In the late morning they reach a large pier with five boats. The river also begins to take a higher road from here downstream, while the jungle starts to clog the lower road. Looks like it won't be too much longer before they're in the very painting that led them here. It's time to investigate those boats - and unload the smaller onces Percy Jackson has packed. And if you don't trust either of these, there are some inflatable rafts that Raine has packed as well.

So let's load up, and they'll be on the water by the afternoon!]

Comments

[waterproofed]

I sure did.

[gives her a smile] And I'm a really good swimmer, too.

[fly_little_bird]

That's neat! I don't think I could make anything like that. [her smile widens] I only started learning to swim when we were at that family reunion thing.

[waterproofed]

Tell you what: you can ride close to me so if you need help I'll be right there.

[fly_little_bird]

You mean it? [her eyes light up and she grins]

[waterproofed]

Sure. We all gotta look out for each other.

[fly_little_bird]

Thank you! I want to help, too... if I can.

[waterproofed]

Hmm. I bet I can think of something for you to do.

[fly_little_bird]

You could? What?

[waterproofed]

You were a nymph when we were at camp, right? That means you're good with plants and stuff. You could keep an eye out and make sure no one eats anything poisonous.

[fly_little_bird]

[She smiles and nods]

I am, yeah. I work in the orchards back home so I know lots about plants. I can do that!

[waterproofed]

Awesome. I'll be counting on you.