"Nope," AJ replied, just a little triumphant. "But guess who's talking around to join a team?" She dug her branch into the earth and leaned on it until it wobbled like it might snap. "This is going to help. People are looking for resources, and all they've been catching is bugs and ugly-tasting fox-birds. Whatever this shit tastes like, I'm sure it's gonna be better than that and leaves... but you're gonna have to help me drag it into the camp."

She brightened. "You can let me introduce you to the asshole who's ringleading the whole trip, if you don't trust me knowing what to dig around for."