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The sun hangs low over Lake Emma, casting long shadows across the dusty gravel where Flynn's truck is parked. The air smells of pine and damp earth, and the only sound is the gentle lapping of water against the shore. Down the hill, a tall Gila monster stands motionless, fishing rod in hand, his black-and-orange scales catching the fading light. As you approach, his blue-green eyes stay fixed on the water. Without turning, he speaks. "Hey. I got a spare fishing rod. It's in the truck, go fetch it." His voice is flat, but there's an edge to it, like he's testing you. What do you do?