Vernids are more than just animals that walk on two legs. In the wastelands, you can't survive on instinct alone, and Rot's people are well aware of that, training up every vernid to defend themselves from the moment they're big enough to hold a weapon. Scouts are those who are particularly strong, fast and intelligent, trained to be an elite force that takes the first plunge into dangerous places, paving the way for the rest of the tribe to gather essential materials.
Rot is wise enough to take advantage of her appearance, slinking through the undergrowth and at a glance, indistinguishable from the deadly skullhounds. It is only when she needs to take the shot that she rises to her full height, a natural vantage point that she uses to its full potential, peering down the sight of her scavenged M16.
Breathe
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