[It's been a frustrating few days in a multitude of ways, but she's taking care not to let herself get too stuck in her own head. Just keep moving forward and progress as best she can.

She looks over with a nod once he starts to speak to her, her expression twisting into a grin once she registers his question.]

Of course I have. [A tilt of her head, exuding cockiness.] Calcium carbide. We burn down some of the seashells we can find here, add some moisture, and we're good to go.