"Hopefully, yes. If Fellagang hears me, he may point out my path to me. Once I know that, I can begin to prepare for my coming-of-age ritual, not to mention that I'll be a step closer to acceptance by the tribe." Onyx patted the lump where she felt the statue was in her med-pack and smiled. "Honestly, I don't know why I feel so happy right now. From everything that's been going on I should be worried about more than just my own future, but I can't bring myself to focus on those thoughts."

Onyx was silent for a moment and then spoke again when they had passed a trader she did not recognize. "Here, I will show you how to greet someone you don't know. Watch my exchange with this merchant, and then do the same as I did after we bow. I will still be there, so I can introduce you if needed." With that she walked up to the stand. The trader smiled when he noticed her.

"Greetings! I am Haku Gil, of the White-wing tribe." He kept smiling as Onyx introduced herself. 

"Good day Haku'gil. I am Onyx Bright of the Gold-wing tribe." Her eyes glinted in laughter as she continued. "That's quite a name for a merchant."

"You have quite a name yourself. Are you really so unpredictable?" His smile betrayed his laughter as Onyx smiled back. 

"Around here I seem to be. Are you always honest?" 

"I try to be, at least when it comes to fish." He bowed slightly, and Onyx bowed back. His stand seemed to be filled with stacks of stone slabs. They were not very thick, however the sheer amount of them was surprising to Onyx. [i]He must not live too far away, or he is stronger than he looks.[/i]