- Okay, the first thing we need to do is make sure father takes a bath. I will take on that task, Boui said firmly. Dubi, can you get the kids to help you clean up here, and Hdajk, maybe you can collect wood and fruit? 

- Sure! Hdajk nodded.

- When that is done we need to talk about what to do. We can’t have it that Hdajk should carry all this on her shoulders, don’t you agree Dubi?

- Absolutely!

- Come on now, father! I’ve filled the bathtub for you. You really need a bath. Badly. What would mother think if she saw you like this!?

That seemed to do the trick. The water turned black, but the stench that had surrounded Oyw slowly disappeared.

The toddlers were next.

And the camp itself.

Finally it was time to sit down to discuss what to do.

- Hdajk will need assistance in the camp and with the kids, but most importantly we need someone to take care of father. We should ask Won, Efhag and Klyg if they can help out.

- Take care of! I DON’T WANT TO BE TAKEN CARE OF!! I DON’T WANT A BABYSITTER! I can take care of myself!! Oyw was very upset with his daughters.

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