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NOC: Hm. (Raising his left hand, which misses its ring and little fingers) Until we are gone from these raiders, I will not kill you, Gleaner. I, Noc Az Kurzatt, swear this.

SPONDULE: (raising his left hand with index and middle finger extended) Aye. Spondule Az Renovon, I swear it the same.

(The 3 of them continuing to walk, Old Lady rushing to keep up)

OLD LADY: Y’want me to swear it too, boy?

SPONDULE: No, that’s arright.