Three Halves

A prawn Peter Sagan has eaten. Very funny.

The laughter dies down.

But seriously, says Gaius. Why is a fast prawn wanted?

To be in Team Crusty, says Terence

Team Crustacean, says Ageless.

I see, says Gaius. I imagine a large prawn is wanted.

The larger the better, says Ageless.

I'm going to catch one, says Terence.

You may be in luck, says Gaius. There is a large species of prawn unique to this region.

So there is, says Humboldt. The Cherabin. But have we time to chase it? Don't we have to get back to Adelaide?

Plenty of time, says Gaius. Let me call Roderick Coconut.

He calls Roderick.

Hello? says Roderick.

It's Gaius. Where might we catch Cherabin?

Anywhere, says Roderick. But Pennefather River, southern bank, is best. Why?

Is it far? asks Gaius.

Not far in a vehicle, says Roderick Coconut.

A favour for a favour, says Gaius. If we give you ninety eight  pairs of Croc flip flops, will you take us prawning on our way to the airstrip?

That sounds like two favours, says Roderick Coconut. And it's out of the way. But okay, I'll do it because I like prawns and tomorrow is Christmas.

Titan's testicles! says Gaius. Is it?

Yep, says Roderick Coconut. We'll head off  this arvo. Who'll be coming?

Ageless, and probably Terence, says Gaius. We seek a particular type of Cherabin.

Picky, says Roderick Coconut. But you're spot on. They're all different. What type?

Fast, says Gaius. On a bicycle. Obviously there is no way of knowing, so we'll look for certain attributes. A hunched back. Legs larger than usual. The right sort of mindset. Determined.

Pots or nets? asks Roderick.

I'll leave that to you, says Gaius. Thank you, Roderick.

What are you leaving to him? asks Terence.

Whether to use pots or nets, says Gaius.

I've got a pot! says Terence. I'm bringing it!

You gave it to Sweezus, says Arthur.

Half of it, says Sweezus. The other half' is Gaius's.

You come too, says Terence! Then we'll have three halves to catch Cherubs in.