[ His pack is five steps to the side. He sees it, and notes the dragon's consideration, despite the fact that bringing light to that now might be unwanted. He removes his hands from the dragon, then, attempting to not sway and failing, tottering over to the pack.

He sits down hard in front of it, then begins to undo the fastenings. ]

Nothing so trite. There was a Reaper that offered black soul gems for its demise, but this is far more interesting than that.