[quote=@Amaranth]
[@Dervish] I thought of a decent idea. They could have met on separate expeditions that were headed for the same place and decided to team up for survival/extra help/whatever. That way Lucian is only working with a German circumstantially. 
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I love it! That's a great idea that fits the spirit of this kind of game nicely. :D I'll mull over some ideals woth that and PM you hopefully tomorrow at some point!