 Why doesn't Extrone shoot the farn beasts?
Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! Extrone asked, "Is there a pass?" "We'll pitch camp right here, then," Extrone said. "You two scout ahead," Extrone said. "Yes, sir," Ri said, and instantly the two of them readjusted their shoulder straps and started off. "After Extrone said he'd hunt farn beasts, even if it meant going to the alien system? I didn't tell Extrone, if that's what you're thinking," Mia said. The rocket roared directly over Extrone's tent, turned slowly, spouting fuel expensively, and settled into the scrub forest, turning the vegetation beneath it sere by its blasts. Extrone sat on an upholstered stool before his tent and spat disgustedly and combed his beard with his blunt fingers. Extrone demanded, ominously not raising his voice. "You'll destroy this one, too," Extrone said. Extrone said, "To begin with, they probably don't even know I'm here. Extrone plucked at his right ear lobe, half closing his eyes. The takeoff blast of the rocket illuminated the area, casting weird shadows on the gently swaying grasses; there was a hot breath of dry air and the rocket dwindled toward the stars. Extrone said, turning, startled. "We ... located signs of the farn beast, sir. Extrone held back the flap of the tent. Extrone flipped it on.
 Extrone wants to watch the farn beasts kill Ri.
 Extrone wants to watch the farn beasts kill Ri.  Extrone wants to capture the farn beasts alive.  Extrone doesn't shoot as he is paralyzed with fear at the sight of the farn beasts.  Extrone doesn't shoot because he is afraid he will hit Ri instead of the farn beasts.