<em>- Tenses -<br/></em><br/><br/>Bo kept his expression neutral, but he wasn't encouraged by the survival experiences brought to the table by the others.  Nicci, for her part, at least seemed eager and capable.  The rest, more eager than capable.  He had to remind himself that this wouldn't likely turn into a true survival situation.  As long as everyone kept up with their basic chores and the supplies remained stocked, then they'd make it through the winter okay.  He decided then to do whatever was necessary to make that happen.  Even if he had to do extra chores himself in support of the others.<br/><br/>His instinct was to take charge, but with his experience in group dynamics and 'A-type' personalities, he knew it was best to tread a bit lighter at first.  Speaking to the guys he said, "Well, I do have varied outdoors experience, including farm work, so I'll be happy to provide some leadership in that area if you two are open to it.  For safety reasons, you might let me show you how to get a tree to land where you want it to before you start chopping.  Little things like that will be important.  We don't want anyone to get hurt."  He took a moment to assess that his words were being taken with the sincerity in which they were intended before continuing, "We're all smart, capable people here.  Let's not be afraid to ask each other questions if we feel the need.  I won't hesitate to do so."<br/><br/>Bo's eyes took in the whole group.  He wanted to offer support to the ladies, as well as calm some of the concern that he had sensed in their responses.  They were all going to have to work together and support one another anyway if this thing was going to work over the long-term.<br/><br/>"And I don't think we need to always stick strictly to the indoor - outdoor roles that we've been assigned."  He nodded at Marcus.  "Like Marcus said, we're all here to support each other, so I don't mind being called on to help inside too if its needed.  Though I'll try not to step on toes either,"  he finished, with a little smile.  He knew better than to tread on the ladies' turf once it was established as such, but until then, he hoped to assuage some of Mila's and Mari's uncertainty by letting them know that the guys were there for them if they needed.<br/><br/>