"Perhaps we're expected to forage for our own supplies as well." The food was welcome, but indeed finite. Still, protein could be gained from gnats or acorns, or other kinds of seeds... perhaps not insects, given that the fireflies were so friendly.

If they weren't greeted, however... did that make much difference? Fuu was determined to find her own answers in any case. But the starting point would have been nice. "Yes, perhaps they're waiting until we get properly settled in before announcing themselves. But in that case, their needs would not be very urgent." And if the matter wasn't urgent, why were so many people needed in the first place?