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Connor: *considers* I could probably stand to learn more about cooking...? Do you have any suggestions? *he kinda really doesn't even know...*

Jaya: Hm, well, I have something I can teach you how to cook.

Connor: I'd like that.

Jaya: It's something you can travel with too, so you can make your companions a really nice meal without having to stop to cook.

Connor: *headtilt* Oh? *okay, now he's intrigued.*

Jaya: *grins* I'll show you when we get back.

Connor: I look forward to it.

Jaya: *will head Connor to the community area to pick up a sort of small backpack, a handful of large leaves, about ten palm-sized stones, and a chicken that's already been prepared to cook.* All right, let's head to a fire and get these rocks heating. You can do this either early in the morning or in the evening while camp is being set. You'll need about four hours for things to cook, though, so I'd suggest doing the prep in the morning so when everyone breaks for lunch no one has to cook, because it's already done.

Connor: *intrigued* All right.

Jaya: While those rocks get hot, let's prepare the bird. You'll want to add some spices. I picked up a few. So rub those into the meat, inside and out. *gonna let Connor do, likely better to learn that way*

Connor: *does as told*

Jaya: Set out the leaves, like this. You kind of want to weave them, because you don't want this leaking down your back as it cooks.

Connor: *small, wry grin* I'd prefer for it to not do so…

Jaya: I mean, you could try it, but it’d be a bit messy. So be generous with the leaves. You’ll put the bird right in the middle, pull those rocks out of the coals and put as many into the bird as you can, put the rest around the bird, wrap it up in the leaves, then in the waxed leather, and then into the bag. Just let it cook for at least four hours and you’re good to go.