Lena nodded, watching the flames of the fire lick the skewered chunks of ant flesh they had brought from the cave and that Lena was currently cooking.
"Don't get used to this. I'm cooking just because you were taking too long to make up your mind."
The meat sizzled, releasing a scent that was weirdly alluring despite the source. Reidar shifted on the log he was currently using as a seat.
It was currently night; the stars were high, and the fire was the only source of warmth. It was mid-September now, so the temperatures were starting to drop.
"What did you pick in the end?" Lena asked while turning the spit with a stick.
"Efficient Scavenger. I put all six points into it."
She raised an eyebrow while carving off a piece of meat and blowing on it. "The one that boosts loot from kills?"
"Yeah." He paused, watching her chew.
"Why? There were other options to choose from; are you sure getting this perk was better than getting one related to fighting?"
