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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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[onehotpepper]

Okay. [rain sounds good, standing in the rain with a container of some sort, the tropical heat dying down a little beneath the shadow of the clouds, in the cold raindrops -- that actually sounds fantastic.]

Well, I'd be fine joining a search party or such.

[actlikealady]

--Fortunately, I have just heard from one who claims to know where the water is. [smiling] So for now, you should feel free to use your strength to take part in the construction with the rest of us.

[onehotpepper]

[nodding, a little distracted as something comes to her]

Maybe I could look for coconuts. I know what those look like [a bit wry, that, because she figures most people do] and I hear the water is really good for you.

[actlikealady]

[as much as she wants to punch Tony in the mouth on Pepper's behalf] [delicately, because humans are delicate] Banner seemed to think he would know what kind of plants might be edible. I'm sure he could use more hands if you would prefer that.

[onehotpepper]

[Bruce is possibly the only person Pepper could stand to be around right now, after going from angry to scared so quickly. Sif, too, actually, because she exudes confidence and self-control, but she's going to do the heavy lifting, and Pepper--]

[she doesn't much feel like exerting herself right now. this entire day has been too draining already.]

That sounds great. I'll go find him. Thank you.

[maybe they'll get to be badasses together in a day or two. scary as the prospect of losing control is, Pepper wouldn't mind letting some of this out for a change.]