[muffled spooky scary skeletons playing in the distance]

[geonomy]

Who: You! Me! Everybody!
Broadcast: idk but we've sure got a pretty broad cast of folks eh, eh
Action: HECK YEAH PLANET MINGLE
When: 10/7 until plot update or recaptcha

It's a deep, deep forest filled to the brim with fungi, mysterious life forms, and pitch black darkness. Explore if you dare and discover all these things and more! Just don't get lost...

Comments

[notzubats]

Well, not on me, but I made some nets with some supplies I got in the last system on the ship! They should be enough to catch one of these guys.

[nerdeology]

Oh, that sounds useful. Are you strong enough to pull them in, though?

[He's awfully slight, and they are kind of huge. It would be bad if they ended up dragging him down instead.]

[notzubats]

Well...

[He has to think about it, because honestly- he really isn't that strong, even with the augment upgrade.]

Maybe some of the smaller ones. I'll figure it out.

[nerdeology]

If you need help, I'm sure we can get someone over here. Sorey might not look like much, but he can lift a bit on his own.

[Lies, have you seen those biceps. Boy is fit.]

And if I get the hang of my artes, I can probably make it easier.

[notzubats]

[ He makes a scoffing sound ] You're joking, right? Sorey's totally buff.

[Over a foot taller and almost twice Sora's size? Yeah, might be a lil jealous]

Oh yeah...! Your ice artes! Those were useful last time- [But wait, get a hang of them?] - Wait. You're saying something's wrong with them now?

[nerdeology]

[Ah...

Mikleo awkwardly shuffles his feet and glances over towards the water.]

I've been sick, and weak, for some time now. I'm not positive that my body's up to snuff yet.

[notzubats]

Sick? Is it 'cause of the-

[He stops himself. Since maybe Mikleo doesn't want to talk about that right now]

Think soup would help?

[nerdeology]

[Mikleo smiles again, though this time it's somewhat strained. He knows what Sora meant, and he's grateful for the attempt to dodge the subject, however belatedly.]

Don't worry about it. I'm past the point where soup might help- all I'm lacking now is time and practice.

[And he's still not eating, anyway, so it's a moot point.]

[notzubats]

Oh...

[He rubs the back of his head, trying to rack his brain of ways to help out his friend. ]

Anyway I can help ya out with practicing your artes?

[nerdeology]

[Hmm... help, huh.]

Well... we could try to fish together again, since you're trying to catch them, anyway. Just because the fish are bigger doesn't mean the same method can't work.

[notzubats]

- Yeah! Good idea!

Maybe I can try to grab them with a net, and you practice pulling them in with your water artes!

[nerdeology]

That was my thought, yeah. If I can reduce the resistance in the water as you pull in the fish, that should help to balance out their weight. And if they put up a fight, I've got a few more tricks up my sleeve.

[Then the shorties can brag to the buff boyfriend that they did it all by themselves, take that.]

[notzubats]

[He gives a nod of approval and pounds his fist into his open palm]

Yeah, I think that'll work! Lemme go get the net and we'll try it, okay?

[Because now he is pumped to do this!!]

[nerdeology]

[Well, at least this means the kid won't be fishing solo. With how huge the fish are, he'd been a little concerned. He nods.]

I'll wait here and keep practicing until you're back.

[notzubats]

Got it! [He gives a salute and a grin] See ya soon!

[And with that pun, he turns and runs off in the direction of the ship!!]

[nerdeology]

[....maybe it was a mistake to let Lailah join them on the Huntress.

Mikleo offers his back only a deadpan stare, then sighs and returns to the lake. Time to practice as much as he can before Sora gets back.]