[Astrid just rolls her eyes.]

Of course I know how to make a fire. And forage for food. And find water. Or fish if I have to. [She's not the biggest fan of dull activities.]

And I'm pretty sure people wouldn't be saying 'just follow the road' if it was actually dangerous. What's the point in dragging us here just to get us eaten by bears or something?

[She has no idea what 'infection' is, so she skips over that.]