With Laurence having explained his theory the conversation fell back in to silence. They all had a lot to think on and everyone was still worried for Elise and Stella. Until both had woken up they would not leave their side.
They seemed to reach the village much faster than when they left, easily entering and returning to their own camping spot. Otis left after making sure they had returned safely, he needed to report to the elders that they had cleared the foraging area and also the danger the greater ice imp posed. Rare monsters like a greater ice imp were a major threat to most of the tribe and more caution would be needed in the future.
The two had been placed down on to bedding and covered to stay warm. Gil started up a fire and everyone began to rest from the hard fight.