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Beaches aren't exactly entertaining without the amenities, Admiral. We should just put in a holodeck. [Which might just be B'Elanna's hideous new project. She sighs.]

All right, McCullen, let's get this over with. Time to put some calluses on your hands.

Has anyone found a stream, or river anywhere? What about wildlife?

[She's crouching as she talks, using a PADD to inspect some plants for edibility. Apparently it's not poisonous, but it doesn't look tasty. Muttered:] I almost miss Neelix.

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[aye-cun-finally.livejournal.com]

[First knives and now callouses? Ffff, prison is going to kill him. He's at least dressed for the weather, in a light short sleeved shirt and shorts.] I'm very sure I heard the word 'vacation' in the announcement before we left.

[So he'll just be seeking out a beach lounger, umbrella, and martini bar, thanks.]

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[Ahahah. Hah. She is trying so hard not to roll her eyes.] Do you see a beach side staff anywhere? We're not going to have a vacation here.

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They're likely just delayed. [He's...actually fairly certain about this.]

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[She cannot believe someone can be this waited on, so she's just staring for a moment, like she's waiting for a punch line. And there isn't one. What.] We're going to find some place for shelter, and we're going to find some food. And when I say we, I mean you are getting your hands dirty. [Or she is punching him in the face.]

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[aye-cun-finally.livejournal.com]

[This is an uneasy, disgusted face he is making.] There's a nice big tree, that should qualify as shelter. [Ugh, sitting under a tree without a lounger and a beach umbrella and a fruity drink. How do people live like this?]

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[They eat flowers and roots. Guess what's for dinner. c:]

A tree isn't good enough if it rains, and it's not good enough with potential predators around. You'll be keeping a watch, by the way. [Not that she'll actually sleep much then, but. :|]

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[aye-cun-finally.livejournal.com]

[...Lobster?]

Watch? Now there is a job I am suited for. [James looks for a tree to climb for a good vantage point.] I will keep the best watch.

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[If he catches some. :D]

You keep watch down here, [and she can't believe someone can be this out of his element. Or sanity. One of the two.] in case the fire catches, or wild animals come along. That's when you wake me, if you didn't catch on.

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[aye-cun-finally.livejournal.com]

[Normally he'd have a problem being told what to do, but vacation is the time to let others do everything. And since prison is a vacation, this is a vacation on a vacation, so it's a vacation squared! All he has to do is...watch the fire and keep a look out for giant irradiated ants.]

I suppose I can do that.

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...I'll take the first watch. [She can feel the headache growing.] Right now, we're going to find a place to build a lean-to.

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[aye-cun-finally.livejournal.com]

That doesn't sound very sturdy. [Wry glance.] I'm sure my engineers could come up with something much better.

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[And now she's insulted.] I bet they could, and you know what, since I'm an engineer, I bet I could too - if we had more than trees and rocks to work with!

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[aye-cun-finally.livejournal.com]

[That was the idea. His ideas, not the greatest. This is what James hires people to do.] Didn't they cover that at Engineer School? Or did you not pay attention on trees & rocks day?

[ourlastbesthope.livejournal.com]

There's a stream in the woods. It doesn't look too clean but...[Capa liked his sterilized food and water, thanks.]

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How dirty is it?

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There are fish in it.

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That's a problem?

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Not for people who are accustomed to it, I suppose. And it is clear.

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Than it's probably just fine.

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There's some freshwater up by the highest outcropping of rocks. A waterfall. Be careful because it also attract predators, though you've probably been warned.

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I assumed. Thanks for the tip. [She has no idea how to feel about him still. :|]

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[So very awkward. But he's so very curious.] There's a lot of fruit, as well. Even if you don't kill anything for meat, you wouldn't go hungry.

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[Snooort] Thanks, but I'm not a Vulcan. We'll find something. [And she will keep McCullen from scaring it away. :|]

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I travelled with him during the last survivalist port. He died fairly quickly. He may not do well around scorpions again, even the smaller variety. [Le sigh. Oh Destro, why do you have to fail so hard at survival.]

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[She's wondering the same.] Great. Was he incapable of taking care of himself at all?