[ Matthias isn't much of an ask forgiveness person, his mouth thins briefly — but there isn't much of an option he's made for himself here. ]

I think that those of us who came from the eggs are better equipped than the people here. They are stretched thin, and they have many other problems to deal with. It's better for us to do these tasks.

[ Which is not to say they can't be out hunting, just that he's also had a look around, and he's going to be nosy, there, later, see what he can do about the equipment. But there is a huge divide between them, who're trying to make a community and get through things, and the Hatchlings, who're not as general a group. He's noticed quite a few soldiers, including himself. ]

I've spoken with others. There're enough for a full party, although we are not going out right away.