#cuzik

There was still a bit of snow when the first barter in the history of Willow Creek was held, but people seemed to enjoy themselves. Sims came that no one had met before, so it was obvious that news had traveled to the neighboring valleys.

It’s good when you can get to know people ... eh sims, and learn new things, and have a better understanding of their customs.

And when one understands, the fear diminishes.

- So, if I may ask, why do you paint your faces like that? Tjen was intrigued.

- It makes us different. And scary. Right? We don’t want anyone messing with us, especially not the Straud clan, they are not good sims. Besides, a lot of sims comes to Forgotten Hollow because of the good hunting there, but that area belongs to us, and we don’t like intruders. 

- My brother says you eat children, is that true?

- Noor! Don’t be rude! Tjen apologized for his niese’s directness, but Jojo and Snat just laughed.

- You are a brave one, aren’t you! Maybe you should tell your brother to come and ask me himself?

- I think he is too afraid.

- So how come you are the braver one?

- I don’t know. My parents say you are a nice person, so I guess I trust them more than Toidr. Toidr is always making up things, and try to scare us with his stories.

- So maybe you should teach him a thing or two?

- Mmm. Noor looked at her brother and thought about what exactly she could teach him.

- Toidr, do you want to climb trees?

- Sure!

- I’ll teach you how to reach the top, okay?

- Great!

- You can just swing like this, with one arm, and grab the next branch.

- Okay! But what if I fall down?

- Don’t be such a fraidy-cat! You have to be brave! Like me! See?

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