At least these beads aren't too small, he thinks. He arranges the receiving baskets around the larger one and begins to pick through, pulling out a few at a time.

"Word is that you have a guest," Ayemi says, and Bucky nearly drops the handful of beads that he's holding.

"Uh, yes," he replies. "Sharon. She's a friend of mine."

"Hmm." The elder eyes him closely. "And this friend came all the way to Wakanda." She considers that, and considers him, then gives a firm nod. "Next time, you will bring her here and introduce her to me."