[Jesus christ THAT'S A BABY. WHO LET THE CHILD NEAR THE HELL SCORPIONS.
Now that? That changes things. This is obviously a kid with a lot of courage and compassion, if they're willing to stick their neck out against this much danger. Without a doubt, Eska's absolutely gotta protect them. No more waiting for the scorpion to lose interest, they've gotta make good on Chip's advice and run.
One of those massive webbed hands pops out suddenly, swatting a handful of sand into the scorpion's face. Taking advantage of the split-second of distraction this nets them, they're on their feet in an instant, sprinting full-tilt towards Chip. As they do, they can be heard blurting out hurriedly:]
I respect your boundaries and understand if you don't want a stranger touching you but would it be okay if I pick you up and piggyback you out of here I'mveryfastandohshootit'smovingagain-!
[Yes, Eska, you're right. it's sure moving again. Raking sand from its face with the blunt sides of its pincers, the scorpion looks pretty dang furious and ready to chase down some prey.]
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Now that? That changes things. This is obviously a kid with a lot of courage and compassion, if they're willing to stick their neck out against this much danger. Without a doubt, Eska's absolutely gotta protect them. No more waiting for the scorpion to lose interest, they've gotta make good on Chip's advice and run.
One of those massive webbed hands pops out suddenly, swatting a handful of sand into the scorpion's face. Taking advantage of the split-second of distraction this nets them, they're on their feet in an instant, sprinting full-tilt towards Chip. As they do, they can be heard blurting out hurriedly:]
I respect your boundaries and understand if you don't want a stranger touching you but would it be okay if I pick you up and piggyback you out of here I'mveryfastandohshootit'smovingagain-!
[Yes, Eska, you're right. it's sure moving again. Raking sand from its face with the blunt sides of its pincers, the scorpion looks pretty dang furious and ready to chase down some prey.]