*Darkleer hasn't been bothered by caves in quite some time. In fact, he's gotten used to living in one ever since his banishment. But this is not his cave
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[Karkat saw the caves on the map and immediately thinks they may be the safest place to hide out. Especially with Gamzee with him, he wants to find somewhere they can rest and plan their next move.
They've traveled north enough that he can smell the ocean air near enough, which means they're getting close to their destination. But he also thinks he hears something; perhaps nothing at all, but perhaps the sound of someone nearby.
They're in a safe place right now, behind a grove of trees, but if they're going to continue they'll have to move more out into the open. He turns to Gamzee and whispers to him.]
Stay here and don't move. I'm going to check the way ahead; I'll come back for you once it's safe.
[He nods at Karkat, settling against one of the trees. He doesn't say it out loud, but he's grateful for the brief reprieve - a three mile walk isn't normally anything difficult at all for him, but the movement is making the symptoms of his withdrawal hit harder than usual and the pounding in his head shows no signs of ebbing.]
*And as soon as the trap closes and that scream rings out, there's the sound of rustling in the brushes beside the path - and a massive adult troll steps into view, putting one fist in his palm and giving his knuckles a thundering crack. He seems pleased.* Well.
I wasn't expecting that to work so effectively so soon. Do you think I should be grateful? I--
*And then, whatever else he was going to say dies on his lips as he catches a glimpse of bright red on the trap's jaws, barely a splash but still visible.
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They've traveled north enough that he can smell the ocean air near enough, which means they're getting close to their destination. But he also thinks he hears something; perhaps nothing at all, but perhaps the sound of someone nearby.
They're in a safe place right now, behind a grove of trees, but if they're going to continue they'll have to move more out into the open. He turns to Gamzee and whispers to him.]
Stay here and don't move. I'm going to check the way ahead; I'll come back for you once it's safe.
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Be careful, bro.
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[He creeps ahead out into the open, keeping his gun trained ahead of him, ready for any sign of disturbance around him ( ... )
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I wasn't expecting that to work so effectively so soon. Do you think I should be grateful? I--
*And then, whatever else he was going to say dies on his lips as he catches a glimpse of bright red on the trap's jaws, barely a splash but still visible.
Just like him.*
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