[quote=@Meta]
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*Laughs and slaps you on the back*
Don't worry, fresh meat. You're with us.
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Oh so I'm the fresh meat now?

[quote=@Balance]
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Sounds good. Thanks for the advice.

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I mean, who knows? The animals might be crazy mutated and have actual melee skills.
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I think you're overthinking this a bit.