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[actlikealady]

[the communicator flickers onto Sif's face, which settles into satisfied lines. she figured it out, this enchanted metal device, so now she can go back to what she was doing -- which is wrapping her free arm around a tree and casually hauling it out of the ground]

If we are to follow the whims of our captors -- which I'm of two minds on, myself -- we should at least begin by figuring out who is best-suited for what. [briskly]

So go on. [she drops the tree, also casually, and then goes to tear out another. she's not sure how much wood they'll need] I require knowledge of how many are here, and what skills you possess. We will want someone with knowledge of plants to forage, and someone with skill at fishing. We will need a source of fresh water, and likely vessels fashioned to carry and hold our supplies in. Those with strength or skill at construction who can put together the shelters, and those who might construct defenses around the constructs.

And those of you who are more accustomed to living in human cities, well... [a beat. trying to think of something charitable] We will probably need someone to -- gather sticks, and the like.

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[buymorelifer]

You pulled that out with one hand.

[ You are even scarier than Sarah. ]

[actlikealady]

[she's already familiar with that high thing your voice does. good-naturedly] Focus, Chuck. I thought you knew about the stories. Now we are discussing survival.

[buymorelifer]

I, I do... right... but still, it's really impressive.

I never went to Boy Scouts or anything, so I don't know much about this stuff. [ Ehehehe. ] But I can follow directions! [ Unless someone tells him to stay in the car. ]

[actlikealady]

[aha] Well -- we will need dry sticks and wood gathered, for firewood. [how about the tropical island version of "stay in the car"?]

[buymorelifer]

I can do that! [ He can help, he really can! ]

It's just like camping. Except with the real possibility of starvation and death. No biggie.

[actlikealady]

No one is going to starve. [confidently] [she makes no promises about not dying, though]

[buymorelifer]

Yes ma'am. [ Makes a goofy salute. He is a-okay if you are our leader, Sif. ]

Is there somewhere I should look?

[actlikealady]

Stay at the edge of the jungle. We do not yet know what is in there. There should be plenty of dry wood on the ground without leaving sight of the beach.

[buymorelifer]

That's... a good plan. Avoiding the jungle, I mean.

[ He thinks for a minute, and then takes off his shirt and belt, re-buttons the shirt, then threads the belt through the sleeves to create a makeshift pack. ]

Now I just hope my pants don't fall down while I'm working.