Out of everything that ran through her head as to what Thurdge could possibly want, being recruited was certainly [i]not[/i] something she had expected. Such an abrupt offer, especially after their first--and, until tonight, only--meeting. Her hands lowered slightly, but she still remained ready to defend herself. Though he looked as if he had no intention of resorting to violence, she had a feeling that could easily change on a dime.
	“Why [i]should[/i] I?” she asked, deciding it best to play along, to try and find out what his true motives were.