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trade-and-negotiation
Portia's expedition emphasizes the importance of information as a currency, showcasing how understanding and resources are exchanged between species.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 10
In this chapter, Portia and her companions navigate through claimed territory to gather information about the lands beyond their own. They encounter a local spider community, engaging in a cautious negotiation for knowledge and resources, while revealing the complexities of their social structures and the underlying fears that drive their interactions.