"You know, Boo, this ain't look much like the Sword Coast to me." The bald-headed man scratched idly at his arse as his eyes attempted to peer the distance before him. "I'm not much of a thinking man, but I'd say we're lost."
A soft squeak chirruped from his shoulder. It grew more agitated as the tall grass nearby rustled.
"Well then! OI!" The man bellowed. "Stand and deliver! Who goes there?"
A black and purple creature came barrelling forth, its eyes were red and its mouth shone in the sunlight. A long line of drool dripped from its slavering lips as it rasped a rather guttural screech.
"Woah there! I haven't seen anything like you before!" Hand whipped to the man's side and a rasping of steel was heard. "You look mighty hungry there, little one!"
The single visible tooth in the rodent's mouth chattered as it stared directly at Boo perched upon Minsc's shoulder. In the same deep tone, it cried out. The Miniature Giant Space Hamster stole to Minsc's ear and whispered into it.
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"Oh! You really ARE just hungry, fella! Here! Have a sweet roll!" With one quick movement the Ranger stowed away his weapon while drawing forth a rather squashed pastry from a pouch on his other hip. "Been savin' this one, but you look like you ain't eaten in a few days!"
Another whisper from Boo.
"Wait, only an hour?! Well, ain't them the shakes!" With good natured laughter, Minsc set the Sweet Roll down and sat upon his heels. He watched as the strange creature utterly devoured the offering, then laughed an even richer laugh when the creature immediately changed color.
Why, to Minsc's eyes, this was just another Minature Giant Space Hamster! Probably one of Boo's long-long-long lost cousin's (second or third time removed) former roommate. Feedin' it musta purged whatever taint it had to make it purple!
"Aye, little fella. Why don't you hop aboard the ol' Minsc wagon and we'll round up some more grub for ya. If you're that hungry after only an hour, we best rustle up something a bit more-ish for ya."
With a booming chortle, Ranger and two Miniature Giant Space Hamsters wandered off into the distance, singing a song of love and taverns the whole way.