"They actually -- Well, don't hibernate precisely, but they use the honey they've collected for energy through the winter and do something along those lines. I was a little worried they'd not be established enough to make it through, but I think they'll be alright. With any luck, they'll have another month to build before it gets too cold."

I motion us away and start wandering in the general direction of the field, mostly out of habit.

"I assume you're used to delegating, with your business experience," I say, arching my eyebrows.