"Here it is!" Gilang squatted down, inspecting. "Exactly what Adora said!"
Bella knelt down, confirming. "Yes. This is what we're looking for."
"Take ten, no more. Don't damage the other roots," Surya said, looking around.
They cut the leaves carefully, stuffing them into the folds of wet banana leaves to keep them fresh.
Suddenly, a twig snapped from the left.
"Shh! Shut up!" Gilang made a hand signal.
Everyone held their breath.
The sound stopped.
Then there were small steps - small animals scurrying under the bushes.
"Only raccoons or weasels," a man said with relief.
Bella took a deep breath. "Come on, we should be back before noon."
With precious leaves in their pockets, they moved quickly down the slope, back to the settlement.
*
In the hut, Adora was boiling water over
