"Hm. You might be able to work with Pictos, if you can at least manage a cantrip..." Verso mused thoughtfully, head tilting slightly though he kept his attention mainly on the walk. "We can give that a try if you'd like, as a thanks for the assistance."

He had gold now to offer payment proper, but if Barcus was amenable to a trade, even better. And it wasn't anything too difficult or dangerous if they inscribed it on a glove or a bangle or something.

"Oh! I've heard of the Underdark. It sounded like a hard place to live," Esquie hummed, masked face turning to regard Barcus briefly. "But that's how you get a diamond."

"Oh, I met Esquie when I left my home city. Not right away mind, but I got separated from the others and managed to stumble across his nest by accident," Verso sees you Esquie, don't spook off their help! "Luckily for me, he was more interested in friendship than violence."

That just gets a soft hoot of laughter from Esquie as he bobs his head in agreement. "Oh yes! I would much rather make friends! We've known each other for years now! So many adventures!"