"Oaks, maples. I think the ashes are as well, but I could be wrong. There's probably a book or three in the library about identification and which ones to use. I know the pines are generally softwood." She cocks her head to the side. The distance and his lack of calling her 'woman' means the wolf is in check. For now.

"Because fishing may be the only way we eat for a while. The game is driven away, some back behind the defenses and with more bears patrolling. We need the food." It's as simple as that. "No one deserves to go hungry."