It was not only Nicole who was surprised by Christ's question. Even Clarissa immediately got up and took a step back in favor of her previous position.
"I dunno. I've just never seen bone structures that big except for elephants and giraffes. But so far, I haven't seen of those animals either. So it could be an elephant bone. Or even a tusk."
Christ was silent. He handed the knife back to the distressed Nicole.
"How did you survive, Cole? What food can you get? And where is your friend? What's her name?"
"Emma." Nicole looked sharply at Christ as she realized Clarissa had moved to sit with the others. There was a clear sense of regret implied, as if begging for forgiveness. "About back then. I didn't mean to kick you out."
"Forget about it. I've already forgotten about it. And FYI, I'
