"Well, I happen to have a very fast metabolism and that was a bird from yesterday that weighed about 3 ounces," Ty retorts.  Suddenly, he hears the crackling of branches nearby and says quietly, "Look, I don't know you and I don't even think I like you, but we are in danger here, so if you want to live, follow me" as he dashes to the other end of the campsite.