[Well, that's something. And he's not complaining about being covered in neon paint so that's good too.]

I know. It's a learning experience. [He is fluent in sarcasm by now.] The place in question has a source of water, so if we follow the tracks we should find something.

[There is always the risk of finding a predator too, but they can... also kill that. And eat it??? Hooray food chain.]