"It could be difficult to find a village, though not because of trust. Flooding can be an issue in the Marsh, so unless they can find a place that is safe year round, many villages are nomadic, moving between Hist trees in different seasons. As for the ritual itself, I do not suspect that we will have any difficulty with the Treeminders allowing us to perform it. Argonians may have a hard time trusting outsiders, but the Hist do not care about the race of those who they choose to commune with. They will impart their knowledge and wisdom onto any who seek it" Meesei explained, though she was not entirely satisfied that she had accurately described her meaning.

When Ahnasha and Fendros approached asking about where they should swim, she responded with a smile. "Of course." She looked around the area at the water, which, to the untrained eye, all seemed the same. Some of it was flowing and some was standing, but both of those could contain annoying or even dangerous creatures. Despite this, she was almost immediately able to point to a likely location. Her experience in the marsh made picking out such things almost second nature to her. She knew all of the factors to look for: water clarity, the kinds of surrounding foliage, how many insects were present, and a few other details could be used to determine how much was living in any given body of water. "That looks like a good spot. The river surrounding us also looks like a prime location for trodh, which are a rather tasty type of fish. I think I may catch some, then join you for a swim."

"Alright, that sounds good. I could use a meal with my massage." Ahnasha commented. "Speaking of which, I'm down to the last of that salve you gave me, Ariel. I don't suppose it would be too much trouble to make more, would it? Or do you need more ingredients than you have? No need to make it now, of course, just for later."