Aupti enjoys the apple pie. It's not cheap, but it is quite good, and he shares a few pieces with his compatriots. "If tonight is as dangerous as they say... better to not face it with a stomach full of porridge."

As the day draws to a close, they reach their post. Aupti takes an old bear trap out of his pack and finds a likely spot to chain it at, then covers it with some snow after making sure everyone knows where it is...