Shortbeak relented at that. Technically it was still selling within the boundaries of the earldom, so why not? She gave him two of the forest fowls she caught along with a hare for a decent sum of money. “And please think about what we said. We really are grateful for your help and we would be glad to have you with us,” he added at last, clasping his other claw on top of hers as they shook to conclude the deal, looking her dead in the eyes with a warm smile. She was actually taken a little aback by the gesture, but before she could compose herself to respond, he had already turned and took to the air to catch up to his brother.