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This paper examines the conversational practices demonstrated in one dyadic X̱aad Kíl (Northern Haida) story exchange. 1 The exchange takes place between two male Elder X̱aad Kíl speakers, Chief ‘Láanaas Sdang (Adam Bell) and Henry Geddes. This recording was analyzed as part of a larger doctoral thesis project completed by the first author, working closely with Elder male fluent speaker Lawrence Bell (Adam Bell’s son). This analysis expands on previous work with X̱aad Kíl by documenting previously unstudied conversation practices, such as the use of response tokens, which are exemplified in the story exchange.