Snippet #2355997

While Tom was sitting and thinking over their progress so far, two others joined the group, both of which he only noticed when the second, a young man about his own age, made himself known.

He stood and greeted the newcomers. "I'm Tom. Nice to meet you." he said, offering a handshake to each of them in turn. "That was an interesting idea you had, Orion, but I have a feeling that not even the promise of food would tempt a deer if it was under such a threat as that of a waiting predator."
He gave Corki a smile, trying to make sure she didn't feel as though he had completely ignored her. Then, at a loss, he sat back down, crossed his legs, and propped his head on his forearms. This was his thinking position. Although it did occasionally become a daydreaming position...