[He would probably judge Palai nosiness less if it didn't fall squarely on his head (and everyone else's, but he is pretty sure they were never warned coven life was going to involve this sort of thing), making travel through the city more of a landmine of embarrassment and feeling vaguely like a zoo animal.

For amphibians.

Anyway:]

Hmm. We don't have a lot to barter.

[Except information, so they just might have to end up answering more questions. Great.]

But maybe we can find something around here.

[If they're growing kelp, maybe they'd know some planting basics, at least...?]