[ The fish-worm-lizard hybrid shrieks at the small explosion, the sound piercing even from a distance. It's quick to burrow back into the sand and out of sight again. ]
Good shot.
[ His eyes remain fixed on the spot it disappeared for half a minute, waiting for it to reappear. Frowning. The lizard-vultures circling above have the same idea, quicker to determine safety. They drop back down to the sand not long after, back to what's left of their meal. ]
Let's get moving before it changes its mind. [ And watch their feet while they're at it.
He starts picking his way down the rocks, heading toward the outcropping to the east. The rocks are quick to give way to dunes again. ]
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Good shot.
[ His eyes remain fixed on the spot it disappeared for half a minute, waiting for it to reappear. Frowning. The lizard-vultures circling above have the same idea, quicker to determine safety. They drop back down to the sand not long after, back to what's left of their meal. ]
Let's get moving before it changes its mind. [ And watch their feet while they're at it.
He starts picking his way down the rocks, heading toward the outcropping to the east. The rocks are quick to give way to dunes again. ]