Chapter 36: Rogues Part 2

"So... trying to get me killed?" he cups a babeeb in front of us, lighting our path as we follow the silhouette of the Clansmen ahead.

"What?"

"Back there," he motions behind us. "In the Maze."

He can't be serious. "Scared of a little smile?"

"From Pratt, no, from you..." he gulps, really considering it, "...my life may not be worth much but I'd like to keep it."

"Don't be such a baby."

"It's not a compliment," he laughs nervously. "Trust me, I wish it was. It's self-preservation."

"You're joking."

"Wish I were."

Able switches the babeeb into his left hand, holding it out, "No one wants to be the guy who causes Reid to flip and leave again. He's just now..."

A Clansman bumps into Able in his haste to pass.

"Sorry Rogue Commander," he stops and bows.