“A pretty nice one got posted this morning,” Taiven said. “It’s actually just a simple find and retrieve in the tunnels below the city that—”
“A sewer run!?” Zorian cut her off. “You want me to go on a sewer run?”
“It’s good experience!” Taiven protested.
“No,” said Zorian, crossing his arms. “No way.”
“Oh, come on, Roach, I’m begging you!” Taiven whined. “We can’t apply until we find a fourth member of the team! Would it kill you to make this tiny sacrifice for your old friend?”
“It very well might!” Zorian said.
“You’ll have three other people to protect you!” she assured. “We’ve been there hundreds of times and nothing really dangerous ever happens down there. The rumors are just that: rumors.”
Zorian snorted and looked away. Even if they really did keep him safe, it was s
