Challenge #04372-K354: Only Looks Harmless

The humans mocked another human calling them a hippo.

The human, much to the shock of their Alliance friends, thanked the mockers.

The mockers were shocked and swore at the human.

The human said "You just compared me to one of THE most feared animals on the planet next to the humble mosquito. An animal that is fast, powerful, literally a living, amphibious, tank. So thanks!" -- Fighting Fit

Of all the things that could happen in the Edge Territories, this was one of the least damaging. Well. One that was the least physically damaging. Human Fye grinned menacingly at her insulters and said, "Thanks for recognising me as dangerous to your continued health."

Those who insulted her scurried into the shadows.

Fye grinned at her Havenworlder client. "Fun fact. Hippos kill more Terrans than sharks. Yet it's the sharks people fear more than the hippopotamus. Weird how we suck at threat assessment." She paused to consider this. "Then again, hippos look cute, blobby, and friend-shaped until they open their mouths. Sharks have all the sharp all over them."

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