Following out behind her, he splits off long enough to grab the axe, hiking it over his shoulder before pulling the cloak tighter around him.  "Let me guess, I get to cut it down to prove my manliness, correct?" he pitched, nodding at her choice before glancing at the others to be sure.  Hefting it, slowly walking to the tree while giving a few practice swings, he glanced back at Vera, "You sure this one?  Last thing I want to do is cut down multiple trees..."