[She does know-- the world wasn't perfect and safe even before the outbreak. But she understands that there are a lot of reasons for him to worry. So she hears his 'be careful' even if he doesn't say it.]
Guess we'll have to start scouting for supplies tomorrow.
[Sarah doesn't think she can do much today. The children have upset her more than she can say.]
Yeah. [That's a good segue, good job Sarah. Joel can much more easily talk about practical considerations.] The stash should hold out for a bit, but I figure we might have a few more mouths to feed soon. We'll probably go in shifts, to keep the camp secure, and scavenge in pairs.
[Joel can hear the faint rustle of fabric as Sarah shifts uncomfortably. She knows she can't protect herself, not in a fight. She took care of herself back home, but it wasn't a life-or-death struggle every day. Sarah tries not to think of home, but she thinks of it more and more each day.
After a long pause, she replies.]
More people means more helping hands. The faster we can prepare, the better, right?
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Guess we'll have to start scouting for supplies tomorrow.
[Sarah doesn't think she can do much today. The children have upset her more than she can say.]
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After a long pause, she replies.]
More people means more helping hands. The faster we can prepare, the better, right?
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[She doesn't want a nice visit from the Yao who want to snatch her away in the name of science.]