As she came close, the Mungello extended its sixth arm, the one creatures usually held close to their chest. Short, strong fingers opened to reveal – to proffer – a tiny scarlet jewel. Countless other species had tried to bribe their way out of judgement. The Koturruh were not so pliable. But that wasn't what this was. The creature didn't understand what the Koturruh woman was, or what she was here to do. It had simply come down from the relative safety of the branches to welcome her... and to present a gift.