That comment makes Skellig's spirit brighten slightly, Kreyu will sense it on his energy as he works to add his preening oil to his fingers and then weave her feathers around her eyes back into order.

"Perhaps it will give you inspiration for when you raise children of your own," he says. "If you choose to return to the village once we have straightened out your debts, I'm sure that young woman - Kirke, was it? She seemed to be...interested in you there at the well."