The next morning everyone started setting up fishing equipment before breakfast. Most of the day was spent fishing and eating fish. After a few interviews Eridan was able to tell everyone that regular fishing trips not only helped preserve supplies back at home during the intense rainy season, but it also helped members of tribe bond together.
While the tribe was doing their fishing thing, the outsiders took this chance to record the different techniques the tribe used for fishing.
The number of people it took to catch a fish depended on the type of fish. Usually it only takes two or three people to make and use a net in the more shallow side of the beach where fish got trapped in little pools when the tide went out.
If you were spearing for fish, you can do it by yourself for the most part. All you needed was a sharp stick or arrow head attached to a stick and a rope to tie to the end of the spear to pull it back in. Unless you were trying to catch something bigger, then you would have someone as a land anchor hold onto the rope so you don't get pulled into the sea.
Then there was what the tribe called old fishing. Generally a simple way to catch small fish that the elderly tend to stick to so they don't exert themselves too much. They would have a small net at the end of stick and scoop little fish out of ponds and into wooden bowls.
After these observations Eridan felt the need to ask why the Grand High Blood would try to catch such a large fish with just Gamzee as help. Of course he didn't ask him directly, one of the elders was happy to explain that the chief wanted to show off his strength and inspire his son.
But damn did that fail spectacularly.
Luckily Karkat wasn't around when the chief was telling his story about a young albino. You kind of felt bad for the kid in the story, although if he really did set a village on fire on purpose you suppose that he deserved a harsh punishment for the deaths of so many people. You just hope Karkat isn't around when something bad happens.
Be enthusiastic as usual.
You are now Feferi and and buoy do you love the sea, and fish. You decided to dive right in when no one was looking. You were able to catch a pretty fish with your bare hands.
You surfaced pretty quickly and startled someone trying to spear. The laughter that bubbled out of you was pretty loud and attracted the attention of Mister killjoy. You throw the fish you caught at Eridan and dive under the waves.
You know Eridan doesn't like to get wet, but you just love being underwater and seeing all the cool creatures who live there. the second time you surface you're pretty far from shore. you see Eridan waving frantically at you.
You feel something rub against your leg and see a fin move past you.
You just aboat shit yourself before realizing that it was a dolphin. You giggle at yourself and start swimming after the dolphin.
Once you catch up with it you grab its dorsal fin and let it carry you back to shore. you climb back on to the shore and come face to face with Eridan glaring at you.
"Hey" you grin awkwardly.
"Fef, that was dangerous!" he shouted clenching his fists.
"It was a dolphin." you giggled.
"What if it wasn't!" Eridan was about to throw a tantrum when Sollux came up behind him.
"Dude chill, Feferi is practically the queen of the sea, she can take on any fish she sees."
You give Eridan a hug before apologizing. 'I'm reely sorry that I scared you, but we're not kids anymore and two of us know C.P.R."
Eridan starts to deflate and whine. "But Fef…"
"Hang on" Sollux starts "Who else knows C.P.R. other than you?"
"Karkat does, he learned how around the same he learned how to swim." You share, glad to change the subject. You do not have the energy to deal with a grumpy Eridan. It's always as hassle to calm down from one of his tantrums. Luckily he's mature enough now not to have them everyday.
"Hey where is karkat anyway?"
Be someone looking for a cutie patootie.
You are now Gamzee and you did not find Karkat in his tent this morning. you didn't see him at breakfast either. You don't get a chance to look for him in the morning, your dad needed your help setting up some lures.
You hear a commotion on the other side of the beach. You see the female outsider, Feferi that was her name, out in the ocean.
What is that crazy motherfucker doing?
You do not know how to swim, but it appears the outsiders got their knowing on the motion of the ocean. That is some sight to see someone move through water like a fish. You wonder briefly if the outsiders would be willing to teach you how to swim. Maybe Karkat can teach you if he knows how to swim. What if he's out there swimming already.
With that thought you finish helping your dad, before taking off to see if you can find Karkat from the shore.
Be the guy who decided to disappear this morning.
You are now Karkat and you found the perfect spot for swimming. It's a nice little tide pool hidden away under some trees. There's plenty of shade so you don't have to worry about getting sunburnt and it's only waist deep.
You awoke this morning with a stiff one and being the decent person you were, You left to find a secluded spot to care of it. You shivered when you fantasized Gamzee holding you tightly and caressing you gently.
You float on your back with your eyes closed, listening to the gentle breeze. You weren't sure if you should swim with your contacts on or not, but you figured it's better to be safe than sorry. You make sure to listen carefully for any sounds of movement, you really don't want to be caught naked out here. Especially since you don't dye your pubic hair. That area is too sensitive for the chemicals in the hair dye. You just hope the shade and water is enough to help hide it. if not you could kick up the sand and swim away.
You feel something brush up against your back, and flail pathetically to get away. You flip over and try to stand up, only to lose your footing and fall.
Eventually you get your bearings and right yourself to see that it was a cuttlefish, Feferi's favorite, that had snuck up on you. Sweet taint chafing fuck, you flipped your shit over a little cuttlefish.
You attempt to glare at the little shit but all you can really see is your reflection and your red eyes glaring right back at you. Shit, you rub at your eyes and hope you're just seeing things. Nope, your fucking contacts fell out.
Okay don't panic you just need to get your pants on and sneak back to camp. You can hide in Eridan's tent until he gives you your spare contacts. No doubt he'll send you home just to be safe.
That last thought makes you want to hit something. The weather may be a bit too sunny your tastes, but you kind of like the people here. Especially Gamzee.
You don't get the chance to think over your options when you hear a rustling in the bushes behind you and a voice that you only hear to call your name.
Author's note: thank you for reading, updates will be coming much slower as i am in the middle of moving to Kalamazoo and transferring to WMU (Go broncos), i appreciate constructive criticism and all reviews.
