"I typically relied on handouts, trades," Skellig offers, with a shrug of one shoulder. "I seem to recall that I have long since played the role of the beggar. From what I can catch in my memory."

(There still isn't much, and what is there is worsening, the static becoming thicker and more difficult to sort through. He isn't outwardly concerned, and only mildly bothered inwardly...)

"It may be useful to teach me currency, before we go to the markets. Or what would be more 'normal' in trade, for things you are looking for us to gather."