[He shrugs. Not suggesting so much as... stating a few facts.]

The eggs are good for protein, useful if these shortages get much worse. Long as you don't expect her to actually use any henhouses, you should get on well enough.

[Having found the papers and tobacco, Roland starts to roll himself a cigarette, nodding at the small henhouse in the corner of the yard. There's been no attempt to keep it in good condition, as it's not being used. He mostly kept it standing out of some vague optimism. Well. Too much effort to tear it down now.]