Val smiled at Vic. "How does it work?" She asked, referring to the lighter she had given her. "Did it go out?" She pushed the button and her armor slid back into the cuffs. She turned to Michael. "Why dont they trust retractable armor any more? Mine works fine. I tested it out in a brutal five hour training session and it still works." She shifted her pack to her other shoulder, remembering that she had at least $200 in human cash and a small pouch of drachmas.