MARKUS SEEMED A BIT nervous about his role in the day’s activities. Tom thought seriously about taking the opportunity to have some fun at his expense, but he finally decided to take the high road. He reminded Markus that the fate of the world literally depended on how he did today and that Vera would likely leave him if he screwed up. Not to worry, though. The Sorcerer would probably step in and fix his screw up, and screw his girl, too.
Tom was gratified to see the anxiety leave his good friend, Markus, replaced by a healthy dollop of anger. He was a little flummoxed by the promise of future retribution in the eyes of Vera as she looked at Tom. Tom thought that it might be prudent to change the subject, and questioned the preparations for the day’s quest. The answers were terse but serv
