Stella asked cautiously: “Do we mark out the boundaries?”
“Yes. Tonight after dinner, I’ll sketch a basic map using charcoal. Any area where we’ve seen large animal tracks will be marked in red. We stick to safe zones. Each team brings a wooden spear for emergencies.”
“So… when will it all be ready?” Emily asked softly.
Ethan nodded: “If no one messes up, we’ll have three full bows by nightfall.”
Lucas chuckled: “Guess we better not cut ourselves today.”
“Or snap a tendon.” Ethan replied. He didn’t smile, but there was a slight glint in his eye.
Mary turned and walked off, calling back: “Some people sure act like they know everything.”
“Not everything.” Ethan said quietly, but loud enough for everyone to hear: “I just don’t allow myself to be stupid, when surviving means risking som
