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Silva's Peak
The Persistence of Memory

The Persistence of Memory

March 1, 3009

Silva and Oro are about to officially embark on their journey and leave Uncle Rob's cabin in Rover Heights.

Silva: Alright Oro it's time we finally leave this cabin!

Oro: (Barks)

Silva and Oro travel through the outskirts of Rover Heights to Creatures Creek and eventually reach the entrance of Rattlesnake Canyon. They find a nearby, steep slope to walk down.

Silva: Oro, I'm famished, how bout you?

Oro: (Tilts his head in a curious manner)

Silva grabs some food to feed Oro and a portable dog bowl. As he pours the food into the bowl, the ground shakes and the ground vibrates.

Silva: Must be one of the earthquakes already huh.

Suddenly, Silva notices a giant figure walking towards them from behind. He ignores it at first but the figure inches closer and closer without changing direction.

Silva: (nervous tone) Hey whoever it is, stay away. We are not ones to mess with!

Oro: (Barks)

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The figure turns out to be an enormous mountain of a man who stands at an impressive 8 feet tall.

Oro hides behind Silva and they inch back a bit.

Mysterious man: (Grins) Hey stranger! Didn't mean to scare ya.

Silva: (Sighs of relief) It's okay. You don't look like you're from here, what brings ya out here?

Mysterious man: My name is Salv Starrc. I am just traveling in search of rare materials across Instivale.

Silva: Name's Silva Belmonte, and this is my pal Oro.

Oro: (barks in a friendly manner and wags tail)

Salv: Nice to meet ya Silva, I assume you're a local here then?

Silva: Yessir. I am leaving my home though to pursue my climbing career.

Salv: Oh wow, that's quite a profession Silva.

Salv: I actually came by cause I smelt food and noticed y'all from afar.

Silva: Haha I was just feeding Oro is all.

Salv: Oh damn food is scarce in the canyon from what I've learned.

Silva: Yeah it really is.

Salv: Wait a second. (Holds his hand out and sniffs. His eyes narrow.) You do have more food.

Silva: Nahhh.

Salv: No need to hide from me now that we are acquainted.

Silva: Listen here Starc, I ain't giving up my only food supply for my pup and I to some hungry stranger.

Salv: (Frowns) What did you just say?

Silva: Sorry man, I'm not giving away my limited food.

Salv: No not that. You said Starc-

Silva: Yeah what's wrong with that-

Salv: That's not how you say my last name, you pronounce it like this: Starrrrc.

Silva: (Sarcastically) Okay, Mr. Starrrrc. Still not getting an ounce of my food.

Salv: I don't like your tone young man, why don't you help out your elder over here by sharing! It's getting late anyways.

Silva: If you wanna help me hunt for food tonight, fine. But the food in my bag is for emergencies only.

Salv: Fair enough. (Stands proudly) Alright, Silva we shall join forces and find some grub in this canyon!

Silva: You're one strange dude Salv Starc.

(Salv clears his throat)

Silva: I mean Starrc.