"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."
have it rough, what with all the expectations that
what we must so that
on back now, Propellant.
luck, Eldest. Don't forget the contingency plans
As if I'm
us, we'll probably run out on our
Dammit.
you put Leeroy in charge
not, but
of ant is nothing but a headache and now the others are starting to weaponize her suicidal tendencies against me. They know I can't allow that moronic ant to get herself,
in a group of such self-sacrificing creatures. Nobody is willing to take a step back, especially when the stakes are high.
need help, I'll ask for it.
very worst of circumstances. The lack
Sarah were being tracked but they 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
pace. The procession is mostly unchanged from the last time I saw it, the various members
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