Friendly Fire

Friendly Fire is the second episode of the spin-off, Primitiv, and the second episode of season one. In this episode, SpongeGar and Patar are sent to gather meat for the villagers of their tribe. However, their conquest is halted from the need of a certain means for preparation: fire.

Characters

 * SpongeGar (debut)
 * Patar (debut)

Script

 * A pan over the flat, barren horizon initiates the episode; few hills and valleys are present over the horizon, lakes and grassland sparse over the view; the camera ends the pan with a close-up shot of a primitive jellyfish, a darker variation of pink, barely barring visible spots; three legs caress the bottom; suddenly, the sway of the jellyfish is halted, and quickly descends to the ground

[offscreen] Bullseye, mate!


 * [the camera reveals the cause of the end of the jellyfish - one shot from a stone arrow; the camera pans away from the kill to reveal an approaching SpongeGar and Patar, both wearing spotted hide for clothing and insulation; the two survey the down, and SpongeGar places a fiber-woven bag next to the creature]

[pointing to arrow] You want that back?

[surveys] Eh... [shrugs] There will always be more. [grabs jellyfish carcass; places into bag] Let's get this fresh meat back to the village. All the meat we can get, right?

Not right now, buddy. [takes out a papyrus note, containing writing] Yep, right here. It claims we need to...prepare...the meat before returning. No sickness that way, I guess.

[incorrect pronunciation] Prepare? How do h-ll you do that?

[scratching point of head] If I remember correctly, to "prepare" meat, you need to cook it. Like...uh...over a hot fire.

[searching around] Fire, huh?


 * The two engage in a search of the perimeter; SpongeGar lifts two rocks off the ground, while Patar grabs two sticks; the two meet in the same area with their items, both confused with each other's decisions

You gonna make a fire with that?

Sure am. Makes one of us.

Pssh! Watch this. [kneels, rubbing the two rocks together] Flint makes a good burn, am I right? It's how I was taught.

Then you need your money back, SpongeGar. Watch this! [rubs the two sticks together] Ya huh! Getting real warm over here. [touches SpongeGar's back with the stick]

Ah! [stands up and turns to Patar; laughing] Damn you! I see your point. First to fire wins?

Let's do it!


 * The two begin their contest, producing sparks during the entire montage; eventually, Patar's sticks produce a kindle of fire

I win!

Sorcery, I say! Sorcery!

Psh! Ha! So, now what do we do?

[takes out jellyfish carcass from bag] I suppose we cook, or...prepare, it now.
 * Patar places the sticks in close proximity together on the ground, and the two kneel beside it; the fire grows slowly, and SpongeGar places the carcass onto the flames

Now, we wait. [takes off hide covering, rendering himself clothless] Ah, much better. Fire sure is cozy.

Ah, c'mon! I don't need to see all that! [sighs] I'm leaving.

You're not leaving.

[turns on side] I am, indeed. To my dreams. [closes eyes]


 * Eventually, the two drift off to slumber next to the warm fire, leaving the unattended carcass to cook improperly; the carcass is burnt to a crisp as time continues, and the fire spreads to the surrounding grass, and soon the feet of the sleeping two

[awakes in slight pain] Ah, ah! [sits up] Oh, damn! [grabs Patrick's hide clothing and places it onto the spreading fire, neutralizing it] Woo, that's better. [to Patar] Get up!

I'm awake, SpongeGar. [stands up] Well, great. Now what am I gonna wear?

Dress yourself later! Right now, the village still needs their sustenance, Patar. It's up to us.

[sighs] Fine. [reaches into SpongeGar's bag and takes out bow and an arrow] Gonna be here a while, eh?


 * Patar places the arrow into the frame of the bow and aims toward another jellyfish; as he fires the arrow into the camera, the screen transitions to black, ending the episode