Ocean's Breath Plateau staring into the sun

her eyes narrow. it's like she's being used as a bargain — solely a bridge and not a person. is it unfair for her, or for the man offering his hand in marriage. but children are also at stake, and now racharra is at a crossroads. she takes a moment to think before speaking.

is there no other way to help them besides a bethrothal? she asks.
perhaps we could provide resources until the children are a year old. then we ask them to repay their debts. or in exchange for our goods, they trade with us their own treasures.