JUNIPER
you think i'm happy because i'm smiling,
but it's the easiest thing to do
Juniper gave Morgan a slightly ironic half-smile. "I understand your hesitation. I have my own worries about how it'll go. That makes me appreciate your support all the more."but it's the easiest thing to do
A nod. Juniper felt relieved that Morgan hadn't taken offense at her insistence on compensation, hadn't claimed that the Greatwood ought to be satisfied with only the promise of protection as payment for its goods. She knew her people would not have accepted that -- few enough Fae would be willing to admit that they needed protection, let alone make themselves into some kind of vassal state for Halo. But she could sell a trade agreement to her people. "As I understand it, the snow in Deepfrost usually blocks the portal, so I'm not sure we'd be able to bring you anything fresh -- though we'd be willing to try, if the portal can be made accessible somehow. Failing that, we can certainly trade you food throughout the rest of the year, help you store up supplies for Deepfrost. I'm sure there are things growing in the Greatwood that aren't easily found in Halo, too. We would welcome your minerals in exchange."
The Fae had their smiths and craftspeople -- not to mention mages -- who could use such things, and any excess could be traded to Torchline or the Hollowed Grounds.
if you looked a little closer,
you'd find my eyes aren't smiling too.
you'd find my eyes aren't smiling too.
