Sun Mote Copse I still beg the skies to bring you back my way

The attention was focused eventually on her, and Preeti did her best to look capable and submissive all at once, though she couldn't resist a cheeky grin at Maia's introduction. Her face grew more serious, though, when the older woman addressed her.

I was hunting frogs when I stumbled across Maia, she explained. I caught one for her, too. I'm a very good hunter, ma'am; I can keep you and yours fed through the winter. No use beating around the bush in a job interview. 

She fell silent, having stated her case. Now it was up for Wraen to decide.