[ Nikolai listens, forming the beginnings of an picture of Finland in his mind. From Onni's clothing and his coloring, it seems likely the climate is colder, and it's probably northern enough to get little sun in the winters. With this further description - near a sea, with lots of lakes and forests - it continues to sound similar to Fjerda.
He takes in the details of Onni's campsite. When Onni tells him to have a seat, Nikolai hesitates, remaining standing. ]
I'd like to help, if I can.
[ Then, because he doesn't want to appear ungrateful, he explains: ]
Never been much good at sitting still.
[ It's something of an understatement. Nikolai makes himself useful, helping to unpack the ingredients and then prepare the meal. He lets Onni take charge, working along with him, mostly in silence.
Once the pot is ready and settled over the fire, Nikolai finally sits and asks: ]
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He takes in the details of Onni's campsite. When Onni tells him to have a seat, Nikolai hesitates, remaining standing. ]
I'd like to help, if I can.
[ Then, because he doesn't want to appear ungrateful, he explains: ]
Never been much good at sitting still.
[ It's something of an understatement. Nikolai makes himself useful, helping to unpack the ingredients and then prepare the meal. He lets Onni take charge, working along with him, mostly in silence.
Once the pot is ready and settled over the fire, Nikolai finally sits and asks: ]
Any family back home?