Kari

The far side was short one fire. The beat broke in the shadows at the narrows, and what scared me more was that I seemed to be the only one counting.

• UlfridGood eye. But don't count that one out loud, just tell me.
  KariWhy? Why only me?
• BjornGet caught counting and it's your neck.

It's been half a year since I got my spear, and my hands still shake standing at this fire. Everyone laughs, so I laugh along too.

• UlfridShaking is normal. The ones who never shook are the ones who went first.
  KariThat's not exactly comforting, elder.
• ArnketilIf your hand shakes, choke up on the spear. Hold it long and you'll drop it in the water.