Silvertip Mountain Play is the highest form of research

She looked up at him, waiting for some sort of praise that told her she was correct. He agreed with her, but that was about it. Then, he mentioned something about mouse shit. Adeline wasn't put off by the word, as she had never actually heard it before. Which is why she looked so confused when he said it. What's shit? she asked. 

Then he moved, and she followed him. He sniffed at poop, and her confusion only deepened. I want a mouse- not poop, she explained to him in a duh voice, clearing not seeing the connection between what she wanted and what he was showing her.