"The allotment which we were not given a choice in accepting or declining? A strange perception of hospitality indeed. No matter. It is Chihuelan custom to offer reparation only after a service performed or trade completed. I fully intended to pay an appropriate level of tangible compensation based on the duration of time we stayed here, mainly in technology designed for resource optimization, as authorized by my superiors in Vesquesam."

She paused for a moment, before continuing. "However, as you seem unwilling to wait for that time to be reached, I accept your proposed alternative of taking possession of the deserter corpses in exchange for our--" Her mouth twisted slightly, as though she found the word acidic. "--generous allowance of lodging. Will there be anything else?"