Wheeling Gull Isle takpiksuk

He was made to stand and wait for the summons to bring Heda, and he hoped it would. That would be better for him - if she called back instead, then he would be made a liar in a confusing way; not that he did not know her, but because of the name he had given. She did not know him by this name, and when she did appear upon the beach she looked surprised, but happy also.

I have, he agreed, and gave her his full attention, as she was clearly the one to make the decisions here. Neither the man nor his agitated woman-friend had made up their minds, so that left Heda to do it.

It was not intentional of me to invade your home, Heda. I only crossed the bridge, and did not know the sea would swallow it after. He let a touch of humor creep in to his tone, but he was not as boisterous as he was known for, and was more guarded in that aspect. I ask if I may stay the night, so that when the water recedes, I may go on — but, and here he passed a glance to the man, and a careful look to the other woman, before eyeing Heda again.

I am a trader, after all. If I can be of use to you or your people, I would gladly trade my skills to you for a longer stay.