The fish in the river appeared plentiful, swimming freely beneath the surface. Athena knew that in this environment, it was only a matter of time before she could secure a meal.
She observed the water carefully, looking for signs of movement. The river's gentle current carried small ripples across its surface, but beneath it, there were creatures hiding in wait.
No radiation. No poison. Just the rawness of nature, she thought, her sharp eyes narrowing.
She was aware of the dangers that lurked in the wilds of the planet, especially with the beastly predators rumored to inhabit the waters.
But Athena was no stranger to danger. Her mind raced as she devised a plan.
After a moment of contemplation, she reached down, her hands working deftly to fashion an alternative fishing rod from nearby materials.
She used a sturdy branch, skillfully shaping it with precision.
With a piece of string from her survival kit, she tied a makeshift hook to the end, her hands steady despite the time constraints.
The viewers watching were hooked as Athena continued her silent work, unaware of the growing wave of fascination unfolding before them.
[Wow, she's making a fishing rod. That's impressive.]
[She's resourceful! Is she some kind of wilderness expert?]
[Is she going to fish with that thing? I want to see if it works!]
Athena stood back from the river's edge and tested her makeshift rod.
The tension in the string was just right, and with a calculated motion, she lowered the hook into the water, waiting for her prey. Her breathing was slow, and measured.
As she waited, she was hyper-aware of every movement around her.
The quiet rustle of leaves, the ripple of the river, even the distant calls of birds, everything was feeding into her senses.
The camera bot hovered nearby, capturing her every move. But for Athena, there was nothing but the task at hand and the ever-present pulse of the wild.
As Athena carefully reeled in her fishing line, she did not expect what would happen next.
The moment the hook touched the water, a burst of energy surged from beneath the surface.
A flash of blue electric sparks shot out of the river, catching the nearby plants on fire. The fish, it seemed, had the ability to spray electricity-saturated water as a defense mechanism.
Athena's instincts kicked in, and she leaped backward just in time, narrowly avoiding the dangerous surge.
Her heart raced for a moment as the electricity crackled in the air, but she quickly regained her composure.
The live stream viewers were absolutely stunned.
[Did anyone see that? Was that electricity coming from the fish?]
[What the heck is going on? That's insane! It almost zapped her!]
[Did she just dodge that? I thought she was done for!]
[OMG, she was so close to getting shocked! She's like some kind of superhuman!]
[That fish is dangerous! Why are they letting her fish there?]
[She's crazy brave... or crazy dumb. Who fishes in a river like that?]
[Didn't she notice the fish earlier? How did she not see the danger coming?]
[You have to admit though, she's handling this way better than I would. If that were me, I'd be gone.]
Despite the close call, Athena didn't hesitate. Her mind was already working on a new approach. She took a deep breath, refocused, and considered her options.
[She's still going for it? She's insane. But I like her determination!]
[She won't give up! You can see the willpower in her eyes.]
She patiently adjusted her tactics, slowly moving back to the river's edge. Athena observed the current carefully, this time taking note of any further warning signs.
She noticed that the fish appeared to avoid areas with high concentrations of electrical activity, smart, but not as unpredictable.
After adjusting her technique, she finally managed to catch a few large fish, one after another, using her new strategy.
By the time she returned to the cave, she had six hefty fish in her arms, their scales glistening in the sunlight.
The viewers were buzzing with awe and relief.
[She did it! She actually caught some!]
[Six fish? That's impressive! She just faced down electric fish and still came back with a haul!]
[She really has survival skills. I wouldn't have survived that fish shock!]
[She's got guts, I'll give her that. She almost got fried but still went back for more.]
[She's a tough cookie. Major General's lucky to have her by his side.]
[She's gonna make it through this challenge for sure. She's unstoppable!]
Athena carefully set the fish down in the cave, a small sense of satisfaction bubbling up within her.
As Athena looked around the cave, she realized something crucial, they had no spices, condiments, or even salt.
The fish she had caught would be bland without any seasoning, and she wasn't sure how long they'd be in this area without the ability to gather proper supplies.
I need to get to the sea, she thought. But when will we venture that far? And how far will it even be?
She briefly thought about their next steps, but for now, the priority was to make the best of what they had.
Turning back to the fire, she saw that Mors was still asleep, his form lying quietly on the ground beside the warmth of the cave.
Athena decided not to disturb him and quietly moved the fish away from their temporary resting place to clean it, making sure to preserve the best parts for the coming meals.
While she worked, her eyes wandered around the cave, searching for anything else that could be of use.
Her gaze landed on a patch of tall, thin grass growing near the mouth of the cave. Athena's heart skipped a beat as she recognized the familiar stalks, lemongrass.
This will do, she thought with a small smile, appreciating the chance to add a little flavor to their meal.
She moved toward the lemongrass and carefully gathered a handful of stalks, knowing that this could be the perfect solution to their lack of seasoning.