"Huh," she said to herself as she followed Grainne's directions. "That's one way to get your income." It seemed uneconomic to spend a lot of time gathering treasures barely worth much, especially in dangerous situations like this. Back home, pearls, being the currency of the black market, were at least worth the risk.

Jade continued down her way, careful not to make noise as she listened for the sound of moving bones. About five minutes of walking, she stopped. "Sh. Hear that?"