(161) Misfits

  Around a campfire, a few hundred miles south from where Geth was preparing his meal;

"I can't believe that man's generosity!" Ulysses exclaimed while looking over his gear.

Blade scoffed, "I can't believe that you actually dared to challenge him. Could you not feel the pressure that was radiating from him?"

"In any case, these gems that he provided us with increased our party's capabilities several-fold!" Felix chimed in.

"He really is a good man," Zulu stated. "Even if it's for his own gain, we now have a purpose."

Ulysses rubbed his throat gently, "Well, I think he's scary."

"Most wild animals are peaceful until you try to poke them with a stick," Storm said while shaking her head.

The old Cook, Helga, laughed at the Assassin's embarrassment. She slopped her most recent stew onto plates for everyone.