Why Is Everything So GROSS?

The red teenager eyes the elk with distaste when a huge lion on stealthy paws appears and his voice startles Wade from his thoughts. Surprise creases his features as he looks to the feline, nodding in agreement to his statement as he adds, “Yeah, we need to figure this out and put a stop to it.” Another yearling appears and he grins in greeting until they talk about the elk being full of dirt. The grin fades as he stammers out, “Full of dirt?”

Teenage voice crackles and he dips his head in greeting to the snow leopard that rounds out the party. Once they are all gathered and have had time to look at the one elk in the herd that is currently rubbing away skin and flesh on the metal skeleton of the ship, Wade clears his throat and tries to infuse some confidence into his cracking voice, “Okay, so. As you can all see, that elk is covered in lesions and acting strange. We need to hunt it but I think it would be best to avoid biting it.”

A mouth full of puss is not a pleasant thought for the teenager. Looking to the two felines, he says, “I think it would be best if you two bring it down so, with that in mind,” he looks to his fellow wolf and grins, saying, “how about we all chase it down and let the cats handle it! Sound good?” Pale gaze travels around the group, waiting for their agreements before adding, “Stay safe and be careful.” With that, the red boy nods and peels away, walking toward the elk.

Paws slowly pick up speed until he is at a dead run and the elk herd quickly spooks running away from predators. However, the diseased elk is slower, still focused on rubbing out whatever itch it feels and it takes a few moments to register the threats. Blood mars the rusty steel as it pulls away, belting an alarm as it turns to try run away from the group.


"Wade Praetor" | 'Sly' | 'Loki'