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The change in her expression hinted at an impression that mortified him. When he realized that what he'd said might have implied something, he drew back slightly, so she might not think that he meant...That.

"Oh, I-" He stammered. "I don't mean...Company, I would not...I do not deal in, ehm, physical trade, no, no...I'm not asking that of you," He said, before he hastily added "Not that there's anything wrong with those who offer their body, freely," After all, he wasn't one to shame, though Xiao did not seem the type to taken kindly to...Anyone. He enjoyed all sorts of delights- but generally kept them outside of business. 

"I won't trap you, if this seems too steep an ask. But I would like you to stay and help me found this pack, at least until the first snowfall settles on the Mountains to the West." He figured that would be two months down the road- long enough, perhaps, for him to find some more willing packmates. "Help me mind the borders, hunt, search for gemstones, and I'll consider your debt paid by the end of the Autumn. By then, you might even want to stay." He said with a faint smile. "Does this sound amenable?"