Death was never a pleasant thing, but it was a normal part of life. Taiga had friends who died. Even family. Even if the question wasn't something the strangers wanted to talk about, she had to assess whether they were a danger or not. 

"A bit vague but it'll do," Taiga said as she looked back. The hunter hadn't returned yet. "Our clan is currently at war. Anyone could be a spy. I'm trying to see if you are or not. I'm inclined to give you the benefit of the doubt, but only a fool trusts without verifying."

"And they're the first to die," Fenra added in. "Just trading though. I don't see the harm. We'll be watching them of course."

Taiga shrugged. "That's not our decision to make," she said. "All we can do is wait."