Moonspear by night was a pale green

Sialuk bowed her head, gesturing her acknowledgement of the thanks given. In time, you will find a way to repay, she said, a suggestive tone in her voice. He was healthy, young, and attractive. Those three qualities alone were valuable in the village—and even more-so to Sialuk personally.

When you are settled, come to my ulaq. The bones will have much to say about you. Sialuk did not attempt to explain further, preferring to leave the conversation open to questions if they lingered on his tongue.