the doors

[ He's not exactly sure why there's a goat in the space station, but he's learned that explanations are of no great importance here, and any energy spent in pursuit of them is wasted. What he is sure of, however, is that food is scarce, and that a goat this size could feed a good amount of people.

Astoria had deprived him of his sword, which left him especially vulnerable in this situation. At the same time, he doubted his ability to find the hallway again if he left in search of help. There was little choice but to subdue the beast himself.

Slowly, carefully, he crouches closer from behind. This was it. Now or never.

With a deep breath, he takes a step, and launches himself forward onto the beast's back. ]