Stealing The Dragon's Pearl, a tatebanko

[Damraska]

When stealing giant pearls from grotesque sea monsters I highly recommend the following strategy. First, catch some fish and chop them up. Next, drop the chopped fish into the water a goodly distance from the lair of the grotesque sea monster from whom you wish to steal a giant pearl. Leftovers from dinner also work for this purpose. When the creature comes to feed, dive down and take your prize from the empty lair. In my experience, this method provides far superior results to all forms of singing, including playing songs by Enya through underwater speakers. Please note that you should never dive when stinking like fish guts unless you enjoy getting eaten by grotesque sea monsters.

At no point should you ever consider stabbing yourself when stealing giant pearls. To carry a giant pearl, secure a suitable pouch around your waist before the dive, in front of your body for easy and quick access. Your blood in the water will not confuse grotesque sea monsters but will serve as a wonderful lure for sharks that will promptly eat you.

Remember, kids, the well prepared thief who avoids bleeding grows rich and old. *cue GI JOE song*

This post is what happens when you lose interest in the model you are working on and decide posting in one of the forums you occasionally frequent is a wonderful idea. :/