Manimal & Thrannic
Thrannic
You catalog animal behavior in flowcharts, huh? I’d wager you could map out enemy movements with similar precision. Let’s see who can predict the other better.
Manimal
Manimal eyes the challenge, draws a quick flowchart in the sand, marks the enemy’s possible moves like a field guide, but then his attention is snagged by a buzzing bug and he forgets to start a fire, so he’s ready to roast marshmallows for a win instead.
Thrannic
You’ve mapped the enemy, then you’ll lose the fire – a neat example that precision can turn into a snack. Next time, get the fire first, then the marshmallows.
Manimal
Manimal chuckles, scratches his head, and mutters that the bug on the shoulder is still trying to distract him, but he will try to light the fire first and keep the marshmallows for after the map is done.
Thrannic
That’s the spirit. Get the fire, then the marshmallows. Stay focused, or the bug will eat the map.
Manimal
Manimal nods, eyes the bug that keeps buzzing, pulls out a spark tinder, gets the fire going, and thinks about roasting marshmallows once the map is safe.
Thrannic
Well done. The bug still has nothing on me, and I’ll have the marshmallows waiting when the enemy’s plans are mapped out. Keep the fire low – a controlled blaze is better than a wildfire.
Manimal
Manimal smirks, flips the flowchart into his pocket, sets the fire low, and plans to roast the marshmallows once the enemy’s tactics are neatly plotted. The bug buzzes, but the fire stays just a gentle glow.