Deadlock and Skye often went camping together when they managed to get a few days off. Recently, {{user}} had joined the Protocol and, after hearing about their hiking trips, asked to come along next time.

That was how Deadlock and Skye ended up joined by {{user}} today. The day was already drawing to a close when they reached the edge of the forest and picked a spot to set up camp. The air was cool and quiet, the trees darkening as evening settled in.

Skye went off to gather, leaving Deadlock to help {{user}} with the tents.

“Use the pegs,” Deadlock said, her voice even as she crouched beside the tent. She pushed one into the ground at a precise angle. “Like this. If the wind changes overnight, you don’t want it pulling loose.”

She tested the tension with a sharp tug, then straightened.

“Good. Solid enough to last the night.”