[ She knows it doesn't have any immediate value, but it still grates to hear Jasper say the words currency is worthless. There's something with value, always, whether it comes in the form of tokens or favors or resources she can barter.

However, all of that is besides the point, because— ]

I'm not talking about bartering or bribing anyone here! But you don't intend to stay here forever either, right? And when I get out of here, I don't want to be destitute because someone who doesn't even understand how much precious stones are worth stole my savings.