this is my swamp
calico jack!
09-19-2022, 03:52 PM
 The rasping caw of Calico Jack's macaw broke the eerie hum of the bog, but not quite enough for the burly boy to be distracted from their adventure. He thought this kid was pretty cool - seeing as he was the brother to that awesome red guy he'd played with before - therefore, the visit into the swamp was a welcome one with his company. A real pirate, he was, parrot and all. Rexx had been more apprehensive with Scald when they ventured out the den for the first time, in the midst of a hurricane no less - but the more he traveled within scope of the Pirates' territory, the more comfortable he became with pushing the boundary. The scratchy branches of stooped over trees - reminiscent of what once was, most likely, a more lively place at one point before it sank into a tepid tar-like pool of marsh grass and scraggly foliage - tickled the crest of his neck and the spikes on his back, making him glance up and sniff the tree with curiosity. The beach didn't have many trees, so seeing so many of them in one place was quite new for him. In response to Calico Jack's eager inquiry, Rexx smiled and glanced forward, ahead of them - squinting through the ever heavy layer of fog that permeated the horizon. At least they still had a semi-dry path to follow..for now. "I dunno! Guess we'll just have to keep going and find out," He said cheerfully, feeling the confidence in his steps as he ventured forward - though making sure his travel buddy wasn't lagging too far behind. But he'd have to catch up to Rexx if he wanted to explore more! Though with each bold step he hadn't quite noticed the root stickling recariously out from the muggy, marshy earth, and as the ground beneath him began to squelch unevenly, he tripped over the root and fell face-first into the marsh. Oof! He quickly recovered, standing up in the path - the muggy water only being deep enough to cover their paws. Sopping wet, he spat out a leaf before flashing a boisterous grin at the mottled boy. "Careful for roots! I don't mind getting wet, though. It's part of the adventure!" He said, chuckling as he waited for Calico Jack to venture past the offending roots and move forward into the bog. |
