"Well, we've just arrived. They need time to get used to our presence, and us to them - it's my understanding that nobody amongst us 'hatchlings' chose to be here anyway. I certainly didn't."

A lot depends on their ability to get along with the locals, an effort Vidar finds annoying. He tries not to think about it too much - easy way to burn out by being homesick, of all things.

"If you need help looking for it around camp, I'd be glad to accompany you. I'm getting bored of playing 20 questions with everyone anyway."