Group finished waking up. Some checked their belongings, others simply sat near embers, waiting.
Then, sound of footsteps.
Bīng Xuě returned.
He carried several pieces in his hands.
Fish.
Medium size, still fresh, with scales reflecting morning light.
"There was a pond nearby," he said naturally. "Pretty clean."
Gerald blinked.
"...Really?"
"Yes."
He left the pieces on ground, near fire.
"Come on, help."
Group moved again, but this time with different rhythm.
Lighter.
More relaxed.
Lyria took care of cleaning fish with precise movements. Marlon prepared suitable branches to use as support. Kenji revived fire, adding dry material to raise stronger flame.
Noelia adjusted terrain to create stable surface where to place food.
Gerald observed everything, then decided to intervene.
"Okay... I... can help with this..."
He crouched, trying to imitate what others did.
Bīng Xuě sat near fire, watching cooking.
Smell began spreading slowly.
