Kanji heard his name and snapped out of his brooding, shifting the stance of his feet when Auron mentioned boots, and scratching the back of his head when he spoke of covering more skin.

He'd never had a sunburn in his life, but he'd also never been stuck out in a desert before, either. He supposed this was good to know, and nodded, though his face stung: Why'd he have to get singled out like that? People were staring.

He held his head high regardless... screw 'em. Hell, he'd try and prove he wasn't a complete moron, and jumped right out with an answer.

"Weigh the corners with rocks, or... take summa these sticks like tent poles?"