He stayed back a few feet, arms crossed over his chest as he observed her scrutinizing the skull. Naturally, it was in exactly the condition he’d promised and he was glad she appreciated it already–for more than just its looks. Bestla treated it tenderly and with great compassion, and though he was soured to lose such a beautiful piece, he didn’t seem like he was going to throw a fit about it.
This had been mutually beneficial for both of them.
“I’m just glad you’re such a good sport about it. I like you, Bestla. And your world. We’ll have to do this again sometime. Well, I won’t take him on any more adventures, he’s earned his peace. But I bet you’ve got plenty else exciting around here. I’m sad to lose him,†he admitted, “But I suppose I can’t complain since he’s only gone home. And of course, you’ll let me visit him some time.†And get a few more mushrooms, but he left that unspoken.
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