"Preserved? I guess that drying fruits makes them last a little bit longer... we don't really do that, though. Why don't you catch fish if you're in the ocean? There are lots of yummy fish out there, you know! No need to eat yucky-- uhm, salty food."
"Oh... okay, if you are certain, Vailea. Is there anything on your ship that you would trade for something of ours, though? I am interested in the things that you have brought with you, such as this alcohol!" She raised the bottle to her lips and took another drink. "I think that my tribe would love to have more of this!"
When the jerky was turned down, Kaihe pouted. "Aww... I wanted Vailea to take a bite of m-..my meat," A few subdued, impish snickers escaped before she could cover her mouth and turn away from her friend.
Once the girl had gained control over herself, she turned back to Vailea with a light, happy blush over her cheeks. "You were good at it, Vailea! When I first began, I could not stand on a surfboard for more than five seconds, but you almost made it to shore with me! I am very impressed, and I am not just saying that!" She told Vailea. "So do not give up. If you would like, I can even craft a board for you to take with you once you go, so you can practice on other shores!" Biting her lip, she looked forlornly at the bottle resting on her lap. "Or.. as something to remember us by, even if it is only kept as a decoration."