[color=f9ad81]"Quite so."[/color] he muttered gravely. [color=f9ad81]"That's [i][b]WHY[/b][/i] it is always best to be [i]prepared[/i]."[/color] he finished, with a hint of a wry smile, and a gesture at the various bits of kit he had purchased.

[color=f9ad81]"Wolves and bears, I know of, and how to deal with. Cuts and scrapes the same. Can't make the salves, but know how to use them. Happens all too often in my line of work."[/color]  He ventured a jovial smile-- [color=f9ad81]"Still have all my fingers, at least."[/color] then wiggled his digits playfully.

[color=f9ad81]"But you haven't really given me much more than what the captain gave, in terms of preparation. --Aside from the bandages, of course--. Are there any [i]Specific[/i] things I should be aware of, or watch for-- It's always what you DON'T know, and DON'T prepare for, that [i]GETS[/i] you. Again, the captain has been less than helpful. He clearly hasn't learned the value of admitting when you DON'T know. Anything you know, is more than I do, at this point. Every bit helps."[/color]