"Apparently that also makes me creepy, but thank you," I reply with a faint smile. "I think some people are a little unsettled by my familiarity with this place, and I can't say I blame them. I've just been here a long time." Seen things that would definitely blow Leonardo da Vinci's mind about twelve times over, that's for sure.

"And I can't take credit for the idea, but it is a good one. The fields are clear and tilled under, we can do it there. There's nothing but dirt there, so the fire risk should be relatively low. Of course, we can't account for the change in the wind, so we might get some smoke in the village, but I think we'll live," I add as I push myself to my feet.