Dick was a bit surprised she thought he was trying to sell her stuff. This hut was pretty far out from anywhere in particular. Those missionaries and merchants must be more brave than he had thought. He had no idea what a 'cookie' was, so he couldn't help there. Unless that's what they were calling that these days. Dick craned his neck to try to catch a glimpse of the woman behind the door, but could only spot a single dark eye and a bit of skin.

"I think I found a book of yours," Dick said, moving the book where Kira could see it. Really, he had no idea if the book was hers. He had just found it half buried in the ground 100 yards away. But if it was, well then he had a way in. After all 'a witch who I ask for advice told me I would need your help to find soup' wouldn't be taken seriously by pretty much anyone.