Bearclaw Valley and we'd break under the weight of any pressure that was ever applied

oh no... how was indra so wise? marten realized how many holes his plan had it in as soon as his mom asked one question. his brows furrowed and ears splayed, and marten made a face as he began to strain to think. "oh-- i..." he began uncertainly. 

"leaves?" he questioned hopefully, tilting his head to one side, "or-- no-- caterpillars eat leaves..." oh but wait! marten lightened up a little bit. "are caterpillars just skinny toads?" that would solve his problem!