Lost Creek Hollow Pickled Hot Peppers

There was only one correct answer to her inquiry - yes, let's go and investigate! Had Breccan shown signs of fear, he would have been demoted from a pepper cadet to an onion. And, who in their right mind want to be an onion, huh?

She nodded eagerly and with her friend in tow, headed towards the source of the sound. Despite being bold in every other aspect, she was a little less carefree than during the earlier part of their walk. Nunataq made short stretches in rapid, half-crouched position, then stopped, straightened herself and with her head tilted to the side, listened. When the coast seemed clear, she resumed this again.

Until they arrived at the culprit and much to their surprise, found there a...

Throw something crazy and pepper-squad-worthy in their way! :D