"Why did I think this was a good idea?"
"I have to say, Eldest, I'm not entirely sure. I wasn't surprised when you suggested it though."
"I get the feeling that's almost an insult, Propellant…."
"I wouldn't dream of it, Eldest. My respect for you knows no bounds."
"I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not anymore."
"What's sarcastic mean?"
…
"I'm starting to think that you and the others need another round of training. It'll take care of this poor attitude I'm starting to detect."
"Ah, no. I mean. Please. We are… far too busy, Eldest."
rough, what with all the expectations that are put on you. I really appreciate
must so that the
You'd better head on back now, Propellant. It won't
Eldest. Don't forget
if I'm going to
call on us, we'll probably run out on our own and get
Dammit.
put Leeroy
not, but
suicidal tendencies against me. They know I can't allow that moronic ant to get herself, or others,
a step back, especially when the stakes are high. In fact, the higher the stakes, the more eager they become to throw themselves in
need help, I'll
Golgari. Not that we intend to fight them, naturally. It might come to that, but only in the very worst of circumstances. The lack of scent trails did seem to mess with the trackers hunting us, but
showed no reaction to the two of them either. Now it was time to see if it was me they were after. The only way to do that was to dangle myself like a juicy worm down a side tunnel as the Colony continued on their
to approach, and they do, at their own steady pace. The procession is mostly unchanged from the last time I saw it, the various members in the same positions. I haven't seen a supply train yet but I presume it must be toward the back. I can't imagine all these massive humanoids are going to
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