It's no different from being reliant on a company for services provided, really, except that Thusia has no established system of currency. Items have to be foraged or hunted for trade.

[ she pauses, rather openly looking him over. Considering the fact that she stands 6 inches taller without heels and he's kinda scrawny... ]

For non-combatants, acts of service in a god's name are also accepted.