Nina didn't insist. She pulled out a cutting board and a bone knife and handed them to Mino. "Could you wash the meat and slice it thinly for me?"
Mino took them. "Got it."
"And me?" Aji asked eagerly.
"You start the fire!" Nina replied.
"Okay."
Aji pointed to the stove in the little outdoor kitchen. "Here, right?"
"Mm-hm."
Getting the confirmation, Aji went over to start the fire.
Nina grabbed the slightly wilted wild vegetables from yesterday, ready to wash them, but Mino stopped her. "Little female, don't touch that yet. I'll wash it in a bit."
Nina ignored him, scooped a basin of water, and began washing anyway.
Mino pursed his lips and focused on slicing the meat faster.
As Nina worked, a thought crossed her mind. "Wait—are you guys going to eat with me? There might not be enough food for all of us."
Her appetite had grown considerably since getting pregnant. The meat would be enough for her alone, but adding two males? Definitely not enough.
