"Protein makes a body strong," Nida agreed. "And the fat is vital for winter survival."

Yep, the young man really doesn't know what is going on, but he's positive anyway. Good at that. More hunting parties seemed right too. Which reminded him...

"I heard you took down a massive boar. Is that true? If I had a nice partisan with a long cross guard partway up..."

He'd love to hunt boar. Close to a real challenge of monster.