Running around the forest all day hadn't felt like much, but the moment Ewan stepped through the door, he was so exhausted he just wanted to collapse onto his bed. His energy had been completely drained away, yet there were still far too many things left to do.
Looking at the woven basket full of their spoils on the table, Ewan let out a soft sigh.
These bright red berries needed to be carefully sorted to remove any crushed ones, then washed, soaked in saltwater, and left to dry in the sun. The natural flavor of these fruits was already quite good, a single bite yielded a refreshing sweetness mixed with a subtle hint of tartness. However, to preserve them longer for the coming season, Ewan figured it was best to have Mossy use its abilities to ferment them for a while.
Next was the seafood they'd painstakingly brought back.
