I think I'm alright. [ Paired with a quick once-over of his clothes; there's nowhere he can see that he's actively bleeding so that's good enough for him. ] No thanks to the one that tried take a chunk or two out of me, but at least it'll be another animal we can donate. After you collect what you'd like first, that is.
[ Even in all the excitement, he hasn't forgotten there seemed to be a second half to that thought about him keeping the horns. Curiosity wins out as he crouches down again to study the Ceknias up close, assuming they're unlikely to get a better chance to study any wildlife unless it's the kind that doesn't want to actively harm them. Eye drops or not the dark makes it too difficult to discern much, so that'll have to wait until they return and he glances up at the other upon remembering that whole unknown thing. ]
And thanks, all those years of dodging one hazard after another finally paid off. [ There's something faint in his tone which might suggest he's kidding, even if he isn't. ] I'm Claude, by the way. I'm pretty sure I forgot to introduce myself earlier, but it's nice to meet you. And--
[ He doesn't get to finish that thought when the footfalls of something can be heard suddenly, and Claude (wisely) goes silent as he stands up slowly. There's no cry but an unpleasant burning smell wafts through in a way that genuinely concerns Claude some part of the forest is under siege by fire. But with nothing evident to see even though it's clear they aren't alone, it seems the safest action is stay still and wait. Fingers crossed. ]
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[ Even in all the excitement, he hasn't forgotten there seemed to be a second half to that thought about him keeping the horns. Curiosity wins out as he crouches down again to study the Ceknias up close, assuming they're unlikely to get a better chance to study any wildlife unless it's the kind that doesn't want to actively harm them. Eye drops or not the dark makes it too difficult to discern much, so that'll have to wait until they return and he glances up at the other upon remembering that whole unknown thing. ]
And thanks, all those years of dodging one hazard after another finally paid off. [ There's something faint in his tone which might suggest he's kidding, even if he isn't. ] I'm Claude, by the way. I'm pretty sure I forgot to introduce myself earlier, but it's nice to meet you. And--
[ He doesn't get to finish that thought when the footfalls of something can be heard suddenly, and Claude (wisely) goes silent as he stands up slowly. There's no cry but an unpleasant burning smell wafts through in a way that genuinely concerns Claude some part of the forest is under siege by fire. But with nothing evident to see even though it's clear they aren't alone, it seems the safest action is stay still and wait. Fingers crossed. ]