The Filament Beetle

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The Filament BeetleGetting a day of rest was a rare reward that was not taken lightly by the hunters of Konta's tribe. Constant vigilance was required on everyone's part to ensure the safety of the people, but at the same time, the chief understood the merits of a well-rested and healthy hunter. Earning a day of rest usually involved completing a particularly harrowing hunting expedition, though each hunter eventually, no matter how small their contribution, would be allowed to take time to recuperate. Konta hadn't been given a day of rest in some time, and so when he awoke the morning after the battle with the Ravagers only to have Murg pull the pelt off his shoulders and place it in his arms – the chief's signal to take a rest from hunting for a day – Konta met it with an inward sigh of

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