[ Aloy is definitely the resourceful sort, definitely the first impression she got when she came upon the other woman trying to put together a spear. Her own unique blade draws a smile from Himeka as well before she sets down to do some of her own gathering for another ingredient a few statues down. ]

Oh, I've been here...

[ She pauses, trying to think. ]

We're getting to nearly the year mark at this point? Wow...

[ A hallowing thought. It will really just be a few moons, won't it? Himeka shrugs and starts to dig into the soft earth. ]

I've been part of a few different rituals, yes. Though this one? I'm not sure what it is. Most I've been a part of were done in town. I guess it's this place that's necessary for it?