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Cerne accepted the gift happily, pulling his sack free from his throat and opening it gingerly to place the stones inside. "Thank you, they will definitely help me with my readings." She was kind — he should have given her more of a chance when they had first met. But, he supposed, he had that chance now.

When she told him of the stranger and his intentions, Cerne scowled darkly. "Hmm. It is good that Kigipigak was there." He sighed, then said, "But I am sorry you had to deal with that. You are safe here, at least."