Thalia smiled as she sauntered around to Danny, and delivered her riposte. "[i]Alone[/i], Danny? Oh, I can see how the Xill must be quivering in their creeepy insectoid boots at that thought. Imagine! The great Ochidan, hardy enough to survive not one, not two, but [i]three whole toothpick stabs[/i], revered throughout the land for his incredible physical power and toughness! Those Xill wouldn't stand a chance.

"Anyway," she continued, changing the subject, "the tall guy still inside says he's going off on his own, to the docks. Agatha says she's got friends that'll help him out, but otherwise, I think we're headed for the Dwarf quarter. I think the quicker route is best, that'll be the only way we can get both problems solved in time. Shall I take point?"