I unpicked the worn strap on the arm guard and restitched it. My hands only stop shaking when I'm fixing something that belongs to someone else.

• SaranI added you a share in the winter rations. You've earned that much.
  CholmonDon't add it. I'm still paying off what I owe.
• NaranWhere'd you learn that? Nobody in our camp stitches like that.
  CholmonStop asking and hold the end. A strap needs two hands to stitch.