Slang was confused to why Tuoni entered what seemed to be a home when the shop that the Tya had in mind was just a little bit further down the road but followed his lead. They bowed their head in greeting as Tuoni spoke, and when the woman asked why they had stepped into her hut, Slang glanced over to Tuoni with a raised eyebrow.

Yes, why?

The cowrie shell charms did pique the sailor’s curiosity, but Slang decided to remain quiet until Tuoni was finished with his business.