Tal looked smug at Maea's excitement over riding on the Peregrine, even if it was just because it was a faster trip. Still, he winced a little at her rummaging and was about to open his mouth to offer deferring payment until they got to the Grounds, since she seemed to have more ties there she might be able to call on--
Boreal perked up, rumbling immediate draconic agreement to the mention of 'dried meat' and Tal had to drop a hand to her horns, tugging on one in fond exasperation to distract her so she would leave the bargaining to him, thanks. Though the food was a good trade, and he pursed his lips thoughtfully at it.
Though when Maea mentioned the compass his pale eyes gleamed with immediate avarice and she had his undivided attention. "A compass like that'll get y'lifetime passage on th'Peregrine anytime we're headed th'same way," he admitted, too bluntly honest to sell her short on such an amazing item. "Maea Valair, y'have a deal!"
~Fin~
Boreal perked up, rumbling immediate draconic agreement to the mention of 'dried meat' and Tal had to drop a hand to her horns, tugging on one in fond exasperation to distract her so she would leave the bargaining to him, thanks. Though the food was a good trade, and he pursed his lips thoughtfully at it.
Though when Maea mentioned the compass his pale eyes gleamed with immediate avarice and she had his undivided attention. "A compass like that'll get y'lifetime passage on th'Peregrine anytime we're headed th'same way," he admitted, too bluntly honest to sell her short on such an amazing item. "Maea Valair, y'have a deal!"
~Fin~
