[Akabayashi gives him a little look-over, as if considering it, then turns back to the lizard. In the absence of a volunteer, he starts to work on skinning it himself, his movements slow as if he's taking his time to do it right. It isn't, after all, something he's done before.]

The lizard's probably better eating, I figure.

[He speaks again without looking back at the boy.]

If the young man wants to make himself useful, a campfire for cooking this thing would also be appreciated. Do you know how to do that one?