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ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion
Moon Tales
Season 1 - Episode 11
Deborah’s words still haunted Andromeda on the way back to the Sand Clan’s base. Was what she was saying true? Andromeda wasn’t sure. What she did know though was that Sand Clan couldn’t be trusted, regardless of whether or not Deborah was telling the full truth.
It was beginning to turn night.
While they were riding on their Gallis, Blake turned to Andromeda with a raised eyebrow.
“Something on your mind? You’ve been awfully quiet ever since we left Phoenix Clan’s base,” Blake asked her. Andromeda looked at Blake with an almost sneer, but quickly stopped herself. She wanted to be as discreet about her departure as possible.
“Look. I didn’t ask to be placed on this island,” Andromeda snarled, “I just want to get out of here and go back home.”
“Don’t we all,” Blake chuckled, “Didn’t Steve already tell you? There’s no going back home. This is our new home.”
Andromeda turned away. He had not forgotten what Steve had said. She was certain that was one of the things Sand Clan hadn’t lied about. She didn’t know how to feel about it though.
“If you ever need someone to talk to you have me,” Blake told her.
“Why do you care though?” Andromeda asked, annoyed, “We’ve barely met.”
“Because… I…” Blake paused, and didn’t continue. Andromeda scoffed.
“Just leave me alone. We aren’t friends.”
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Eventually, Andromeda and Blake reached Sand Clan’s base. There were a few guards posted at the front door of the building, and they parted ways for them. The two hopped off their gallis and they entered the building. Inside, John and Steve were waiting for them near the obelisk terminal. Andromeda noticed that Steve seemed to be explaining something to him.
Steve turned to face the two, and so did John.
“Oh hello. You two finally made it back. How’d it go?” Steve asked. In the dark of the night he seemed even meaner than usual.
“It went well. They have mostly desert-based tames. Mantises and thorny lizards, mostly. They’re pretty weak actually. I think we can take them on in a fight,” Blake said.
“Perfect. You did great, Blake. Andromeda wasn’t dead weight was she?”
“What the hell?” Andromeda thought, “I was the only one who did any work.”
“She wasn’t. She pulled her own weight,” Blake told him. Andromeda didn’t say a word.
“Perfect. Well I wanted to say that John was an amazing member for our rankings,” Steve complimented John, placing a hand on his shoulder, “I heard he was a natural out there. The rexes are still being fed, but we think that they’ll be done taming by tomorrow morning. He weaved and dodged, and didn’t even get scared by their roars. Who knows, maybe he’ll even surpass you in rank Blake.”
Steve and Blake let out loud laughs, and John grinned. But Andromeda couldn’t help but notice his discomfort.
After Steve stopped laughing, he looked back up at the others.
“Anyway. You two have your rooms out there. There’s a bunch of huts down below behind this hill. Those are where you sleep and hang out. You’ll be sharing a hut. Good night.”
Steve and Blake left the building, but Blake turned back.
“Andromeda if you ever need a place to stay there’s mine. It’s really nice.”
Blake left the door open, leaving Andromeda and John alone.
“Let’s go to the huts now,” John said, walking off. Andromeda suddenly grabbed him by the arm.
“Wait,” Andromeda declared,
“We need to talk.”
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Wellll that's about it Moon Tales Girl signing off i will see you in Astrocetus