Xavier nodded and added, "I don't know how to cook."
Hera found herself torn between laughter and exasperation at his response. 'So that's why he volunteered to fish while leaving the cooking to me,' she thought, realizing the reason behind his actions.
After regaining her composure, Hera nodded at Xavier and accepted the fish he was offering. "Make sure to catch more so everyone else can eat too," she reminded him.
Xavier simply nodded in response and resumed spearfishing without saying another word.
Hera carefully placed the two fish on the large leaf she had cut and followed the direction Bry had indicated, where wild mushrooms could be found. She made sure to cut additional big leaves so she could carry back more mushrooms if she found a lot.
As Hera wandered, she stumbled upon clusters of wild shallots and small wild garlic plants. While not as large as those cultivated by farmers, they boasted enough aroma to enhance the flavor of her meal.
