The fire crackled gently warming the gathered elves.
Above, the stars twinkled mysteriously, and in the distance, wolves howled a respectful distance away.
"Hope they'll scare some small game this way," yawned on sleepy elf.
"I'm fine with the grains and berries we saved up."
"My special fermented honey should be ready, I bet it'd go good with either meal option."
"I saw some fat fish in the river, we could share a feast."
So they did.