There is something so very familiar here. Sure, there's no house, there's not an inn, or even a vehicle. They're alone, on a beach, while Gojyo goes out foraging for shellfish and Hakkai... turns in the nets he'd been assisting with. Trades it in, really, for a package of provisions.

Not much to it. Dried mushrooms, hard bread, some salted and preserved fish. It's not bad - he's done more with less. And at least it's not canned. Plus, with only two of them...

Right. That should be a blessing now, shouldn't it?

He's claimed a vacant fire by the time the crab rustling is done, soaking the mushrooms in some water, while boiling another little pot. Seawater won't be drinkable, but it will add some decent flavor without other seasonings. It will work, and he summons up a real smile as Gojyo saunters back.

"If you'll remove the claws, the water should be ready for them."

Yeah, we're not taking any chances with poison pincers today.