Part 323: Donny B

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Hey there, Panne. Whatcha doin' way out here? You be careful now. I got traps set up all 'round these parts.

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Oh. Looks like ya... already found that out...

What was your first clue?

Oh, gosh, I'm sorry! I'll have ya outta there in two shakes! ..... There, all free. ...Oh, pig slop! Yer ankle's all swollen up! Gah, I feel just awful... Ya need any help?

My wound is inconsequential. I care more about this trap... After the last time, I was extremely careful. Yet here I am, snared like a common beast. Why am I the only one to fall for this? I cannot accept this.

Well, every animal's got its own unique way of goin' about its business. Some of it's instinct, some's reflex. So if ya use that knowledge to design a trap...

This is the result.

Yup. Take this one here. There's a dozen other traps you passed before it. Bet you noticed all'a them, right? Well, yer s'posed to. They're decoys. I set them boys up to guide the animal into this here real trap.

So I was led here by instinct? That is your claim?

A'yup. Somethin' like that.

I never thought to find an apex predator among the humans of the camp. You've left my pride in tatters, man-spawn.

Gosh, I'm real sorry 'bout that.

Your apology serves no purpose. Only a duel can restore my honor. Set another trap, human. This time I will see through it.

Are ya sure 'bout that? I don't know if I-

If you decline, I will challenge you to hand-to-hand combat! And if I sense you have not set the trap with all your skill, I will challenge you again. If you wish to go unscathed, you had best set your trap very carefully indeed. (leaves)

I wanna go home...