[ Unfortunately for Dan Heng, nothing about Ed is a finished exchange. But, that's a very practical response, almost too practical, and the left side of Ed's brain that's perpetually searching for chaos thinks there's more the boy could do with his collection of molluscs.

He won't get into it, though. For now. ]

Not sure you're gonna get a lot of money outta these fine denizens. It's fish jars and bone antlers all the way down.

[ Bartering land and all. It's getting him by, so Ed's going with it, but sooner or later, he's gotta get some actual gold to spend.

Once he's warmed up enough that he thinks he can put some distance between himself and the fire—enough to get indoors—without freezing twice over, he gets up and claps the boy on the shoulder. He doesn't actually have much faith in the kid's plans, but he's gonna be supportive. ]

Good luck with your business venture, man.