"No, Mother told me to start the fire and watch it until she comes back."
Looking suspicously at Tambiri's worried face, you gently push her towards a nearby rock and sit down.
"Tell me exactly what Mama said," you say giving your sister a hug.
"Mama gave me the bucket, then told me to go past the pulling beasts to the stream. Then go upstream to make sure the water is clean. But it's getting dark," Tambiri adds, "I'm afraid of getting lost. If you go get the water, I'll stay and watch the fire. I promise I'll watch real close!"
