FitzTheRuke
Legend
The disembarkation occurred twenty miles (or so) up the river, near the first of what would be several waterfalls. This was not one of those sheer cliff-style falls, but a rolling series of drops that led to a deep wide pool of slow-moving water. The Brazen Pegasus anchored there, the anchor-cable pulling taught with the current.
When the canoe was dragged heavily up to the side of the ship, it was found that its protective tarp had failed - the boat was nearly full of water. It had to be bailed before the Sticks could row it to shore. Ruddy climbed down the side and helped with a large bucket, but the incessant rain made it impossible to ever complete the task.
Qawasha said, "We can roll it over and dump out the rest when we get to shore. The first part of our journey will be to carry the canoe up the trail around the falls. It looks like the way is still clear from the last expedition, so at least you won't be hacking at the jungle."
His vegepigmy companion made a squeak and pounded on its chest.
"Weed will lead the way." Qawasha translated, "Come, we have six hours of daylight, and this first mile will likely take one of them from us."
Captain Swift said, "Good luck on your expedition. Keep an eye out for zombies."
Ruddy gave Miss Imogen a bear-hug and helped her down into the canoe. When everyone was aboard, the canoe cast-off. Before the sticks even had all the oars in the water, the Brazen Pegasus had raised its anchor and was working its way about. The crew waved, a few of them shaking their heads as they went back to work.
When the canoe was dragged heavily up to the side of the ship, it was found that its protective tarp had failed - the boat was nearly full of water. It had to be bailed before the Sticks could row it to shore. Ruddy climbed down the side and helped with a large bucket, but the incessant rain made it impossible to ever complete the task.
Qawasha said, "We can roll it over and dump out the rest when we get to shore. The first part of our journey will be to carry the canoe up the trail around the falls. It looks like the way is still clear from the last expedition, so at least you won't be hacking at the jungle."
His vegepigmy companion made a squeak and pounded on its chest.
"Weed will lead the way." Qawasha translated, "Come, we have six hours of daylight, and this first mile will likely take one of them from us."
Captain Swift said, "Good luck on your expedition. Keep an eye out for zombies."
Ruddy gave Miss Imogen a bear-hug and helped her down into the canoe. When everyone was aboard, the canoe cast-off. Before the sticks even had all the oars in the water, the Brazen Pegasus had raised its anchor and was working its way about. The crew waved, a few of them shaking their heads as they went back to work.
