Of course, she agreed. In truth, she wanted more philosophical insight than actual practical ones, which may come as a surprise. She was both a simple woman and an enigma all at the same time. But weren't most people? Most people had many facets to what made them who they were.
They started heading to the safe zone, but she paused.
I am still fresh and your job still needs doing. We should start out clearing the spaceport, she said. Then you can alleviate your fears about me as well, she said. It was logical, and it was probably their best path forward.
Very well. Why do you bother fighting for people who are too weak to defend themselves? she asked, a very pointed question. It was clear she was not someone who was going to pull her punches.
She pressed on toward the spaceport as she listened to his answer and came to a stop at its outer edge. The vines here were thicker, and she had to assume that also meant that the strange skitterers would be here too. No doubt to alert something larger to their presence.
For a long moment she simply crouched there, watching what happened, what came and went, and looking for weaknesses or gaps.
If we move loudly, we'll draw a great deal of attention to ourselves. We should try to secure the port as quietly as possible. Are you skilled in stealth? she asked.
They started heading to the safe zone, but she paused.
I am still fresh and your job still needs doing. We should start out clearing the spaceport, she said. Then you can alleviate your fears about me as well, she said. It was logical, and it was probably their best path forward.
Very well. Why do you bother fighting for people who are too weak to defend themselves? she asked, a very pointed question. It was clear she was not someone who was going to pull her punches.
She pressed on toward the spaceport as she listened to his answer and came to a stop at its outer edge. The vines here were thicker, and she had to assume that also meant that the strange skitterers would be here too. No doubt to alert something larger to their presence.
For a long moment she simply crouched there, watching what happened, what came and went, and looking for weaknesses or gaps.
If we move loudly, we'll draw a great deal of attention to ourselves. We should try to secure the port as quietly as possible. Are you skilled in stealth? she asked.