Perfect, we can see what we can barter in that case. Yes, it is certainly a change from the last time.

[He dusted off the dirt from his jeans as he stood up, pinning the brooch to his shirt.]

Honestly? Strange. I didn't do anything to deserve this trinket other than to survive. It feels a bit like a trophy I hadn't earned. You know I hate being in the limelight. The attention is absolutely foolish.

The ones who rescued us were the true heroes.