Chupacabra campfire: Friday night

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The fire was lit and crackling cheerfully - not that it was particularly cold, but there was something strange in the air tonight and Karal had wanted a fire.

He was leaning against a log, staring into the flames, while Altra sat on the log behind him, watchful and wary. With no idea about the radio, and his mun's limited availability solitary habits over the past few days, Karal didn't know there was a machete wielding homicidal maniac being hunted through the woods anything strange was going on.

There was a notebook in his lap in which he occasionally wrote something, but mostly he was content to simply watch the fire.

[ooc: open of course!]

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[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"I won't throw it hard," he said, reaching over to pat Karal on the shoulder.

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"So considerate," he teased.

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"I try," he said. "How's your cat doing tonight?"

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:I'm not his cat.: Altra stretched to his feet and hopped off the log, wandering over to stand in front of Gavin.

You're pretending to be, so don't complain when it works. "He is well, he's always well, I think."

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"Hi," Gavin said and waved at Altra. "He doesn't hate me, does he?"

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Altra started to purr, eyes half closing, and Karal swallowed a laugh. "No, I don't think he does. You could scratch him behind the ears, though. It would probably secure his affections."

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"All right," he said, reaching over to scratch behind his ears like Karal had said.

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Altra purred harder. :Actually, I quite like him,: he told Karal and pushed hard against Gavin's fingers.

Karal wasn't quite so successful in keeping the laugh back this time. "I think he likes you, Gavin."

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"Oh, good," Gavin said, smiling at Altra. "I promise not to throw chocolate at Karal too hard."

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Altra looked very smug. :Unless he deserves it.:

Karal's eyes narrowed. "You could always throw chocolates at Altra."

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Gavin didn't look so sure. "He's got claws."

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Altra curled into a neat ball and yawned. :And teeth. And magic. And he's smarter than he looks.: "Well, perhaps it would not be such a wise idea."

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"Good call," Gavin said. "Wouldn't back cat claws in my back when I'm sleeping."

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Especially not claws the size Altra's actually were. "No, that would be very unpleasant. Stick with throwing them at me, and patting Altra. It will be safer for everyone."

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"It could be worse," Gavin said, "I could be throwing muffins. Those things are huge."

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"Well, Vkandis does tell us to be grateful for what we have," he laughed. "But I do not think this was quite what He had in mind."

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"The muffins are huge," Gavin said again, gesturing with his hands. "Like rocks!"

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Karal looked hopefully at Gavin while Altra snickered. "Please do not throw huge muffins at me."

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"Well..." He grinned. "Since you asked so nicely."