[ she gets a better look at them now that they left the water, and is definitely surprised by the different tone in their rock make-up. is that just from the water right now, or something else? ]

I am. It isn't pleasant, but there's no fruit on the island or vegetation suitable for consumption. [ ...she tried eating the leaves is what she's saying without saying here. ] Do you want me to help check? I don't think the wood is strong enough to do any lasting damage.

[ or so she hopes, they have enough troubles here as it is. ]