[i]"I must admit, I'm not much of a battler. If you want to find someone stronger to deliver this important item, I would understand. In any case, I don't think this is a job for just one person." The woman gulped. Then she resumed with much more resolve in her voice.

"But if you really think I'll be a valuable member of a group, then I'll do my best. I'll do whatever I can to make sure these scales stay in good hands."[/i]

Birek smiled. "I feel I can trust each and everyone of you. I trust that if trouble shows up, each of you can handle it."

Sean looked at Beldum and Quilava and noticed that they had moved further away from the box. Quilava was sitting behind Sean and his Beldum was floating above his shoulder. "I'll hold onto the scales if you want when we leave."

Birek looked at him and smiled. "I'll leave that decision to you and your group. We have a hover-truck we use for transport across the majority of the Orre region. You are welcome to make use of it in your mission."